James 1:24

Translations

Modern

…and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

Traditional

For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

Literal

…for he observed himself and has gone away, and immediately he forgot what kind he was.

Latin

…consideravit enim se, et abiit, et statim oblitus est qualis fuerit.

Original

Greek

English

…and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

Notes

James 1:24

forgets what he looks like: The issue is not the poor quality of an ancient mirror, but the viewer's lack of attention (see Matthew 7:24–27).

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

2 Peter 3:11
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
Luke 1:66
And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.
Luke 7:39
When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”
1 Thessalonians 1:5
…because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
Matthew 8:27
The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”
Judges 8:18
Next, Gideon asked Zebah and Zalmunna, “What kind of men did you kill at Tabor?” “Men like you,” they answered, “each one resembling the son of a king.”

Glossary

Letter of James

Topics

Doer of the Word Hearers: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Mirror: Figurative Obedience: Enjoined Parables: The Mirror Perserverance Seeing Yourself Self Examination Stability of Character Taking Action The Blessed: Who Hear and Keep the Word of God Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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