James 1:20-22 ESV

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - James 1:20

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.The righteousness of God here includes all duties prescribed by him, and pleasing to him. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - James 1:21

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.Therefore laying aside — As a dirty garment.All the filthiness and superfluity of wickedness — For however specious or necessary it may appear to worldly wisdom, all wickedness is both vile, hateful, contemptible, and really superfluous. Every reasonable end may be effectually answered without any kind or degree of it. Lay this, every known sin,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:19-21

II. WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN SYNAGOGUE: THE PROPER TEMPER, BEHAVIOUR, AND FAITH THERE, James 1:19 to James 3:18. 1. No loquacity nor irritation, but candid hearing, James 1:19-21. To understand the emphasis laid by St. James in the rest of this chapter on moderation of language and candid listening, we must conceive something of a picture of discussions in the Synagogues, (see note on James 2:2,) in which replies of cavillers could interrupt the Christian preacher, 1 Corinthians 14:27-33. The... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:20

20. Righteousness of God God’s righteousness, prescribed by him to man. Note on Romans 1:17. Man’s wrath works not in man the righteousness designed and enjoined by God. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:21

21. Filthiness Ribaldry and indecency against the gospel and its professors and teachers. It often designates filthiness of apparel. Hence, when young Wesley, at Oxford, was walking with the pious Moravian, (Peter Bohler,) and was inclined to shrink from the ribaldry of the students, Peter said, with a smile, “My brother, it does not even stick to your clothes.” Superfluity Over-abundance, such as the wrath of man could fluently pour forth. Naughtiness Malignity. Receive The advice... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:22

22. It is not enough to be a hearer, or a receiver of the saving word delivered in the synagogue, and then go out and transgress it in the world. By considering that listening to be sufficient, and omitting to be also doers, we glide into a self-deception. We imagine we are quite good, while in fact we are unsaved. Going to church, reading the Bible, and yet neglecting a holy life, is a delusive course. read more

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - James 1:20

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - James 1:21

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:19-21

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:20

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:21

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:22

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