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James 1:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
James 1:19-21
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
19 You know[a] this, my beloved brothers, but[b] let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow into anger. 20 For the anger of a man does not produce[c] the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore having laid-aside all filthiness and abundance[d] of badness, receive with gentleness the implanted word being able to save your souls.
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- James 1:19 Others start the new point here, taking this as a command (‘Know this’) to know or understand what follows, and omitting ‘but’.
- James 1:19 That is, you know the gift of salvation comes down from God, who brought us forth by the word of truth, but receive this word not with anger toward others, but with gentleness. As seen in Acts 11, 15 and 21, this was an issue for some Jewish Christians.
- James 1:20 Or, accomplish, work, bring about.
- James 1:21 Or, overflow, surplus.
James 1:19-21
New International Version
James 1:19-21
New International Version
Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters,(A) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(B) and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger(C) does not produce the righteousness that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of(D) all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you,(E) which can save you.
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