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James 1

James 1:23

Hearing and Doing · James 1:19–27
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Translations

Modern
For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,
Traditional
For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
Literal
…because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, this one is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror,
Latin
Quia si quis auditor est verbi, et non factor, hic comparabitur viro consideranti vultum nativitatis suæ in speculo:

Original

Greek
English
For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

Notes

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).

Glossary

Glass Letter of James

Topics

Doer of the Word Hearers: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Mirror: Figurative Obedience: Enjoined Our Appearance Parables: The Mirror Perserverance Practice Reflection Seeing Yourself Self Examination Stability of Character Taking Action The Scriptures are Called The: Word Word of God: Called: The Word Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To