James 1:22

Translations

Modern

Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Traditional

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

Literal

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding yourselves,

Latin

Estote autem factores verbi, et non auditores tantum: fallentes vosmetipsos.

Original

Greek

English

Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Notes

James 1:22

Reading the scriptures was an important part of worship (Luke 4:16–17; Acts 13:13–16; Colossians 4:16; 1 Timothy 4:13). Most people could not read and there were very few copies available. So, they listened to the scriptures being read aloud during public worship.

James 1:22–23

In several parts of the letter, James seems to ponder the teachings of Jesus. These verses show the teachings of Jesus (Matthew 7:24, 26; Luke 6:46, 49).

James 1:12–27

James discusses three topics from 1:2–11 and adds new insights to each. External challenges (in 1:2–4) become internal temptations (in 1:11–18). The need for wisdom (in 1:5–8) connects to controlling angry speech (in 1:19–21). Poverty and wealth relate to acting on God's word (1:22–25). This section then summarizes these ideas (1:26–27).

Theme notes and profiles

James, Brother of Jesus Faith and Good Deeds Religious Hypocrisy

Related verses

Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.
Luke 6:46–48
Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?
John 13:17
If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
James 4:17
Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
1 John 2:3
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.
Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
James 2:14–20
What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
Matthew 12:50
For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”
Colossians 3:17
And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
Matthew 7:21–27
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
James 1:26
If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
Revelation 22:7
“Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.”

Glossary

Letter of James

Topics

Actions Applying the Bible Being Distracted Being Lukewarm Carnal Mindedness Christian Maturity Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Doer of the Word Doing God's Will Double-mindedness Exhortation Hearers: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Jail Listening to God Obedience: Enjoined Parts of the Body Power of the Word Practice Shyness Taking Action The Scriptures are Called The: Word The Scriptures: Mere Hearers of, Deceive Themselves The Scriptures: should be not Only Heard, but Obeyed Word of God: Called: The Word Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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