James 1:25

Translations

Modern

But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

Traditional

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

Literal

But the one having looked intently into the perfect law, that of freedom, and having continued in it, not having been a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work—this one will be blessed in his doing.

Latin

Qui autem perspexerit in legem perfectam libertatis, et permanserit in ea, non auditor obliviosus factus, sed factor operis: hic beatus in facto suo erit.

Original

Greek

English

But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

Notes

James 1:25

God's word gives us new life and salvation (1:18, 21). But it also requires us to follow its teachings (1:22–25).

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 Security and Obedience

Related verses

Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
John 13:17
If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
2 Corinthians 3:17–18
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.
1 Peter 2:16
Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.
Luke 6:47–49
I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:
Galatians 5:1
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.
James 2:12
Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.
John 8:31–32
So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
1 Timothy 4:16
Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
Psalm 119:96–105
I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.
James 1:23–24
For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

Glossary

Letter of James New Commandment

Topics

Character: Firmness of Christian Liberty: The Gospel is the Law of Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Doer of the Word Forgetting God is Forgetting His: Word Forgetting God: Word Freedom Good Works: Ministers should a Blessing Attends Good Works: The Scripture Designed to Lead Us To Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hearers: General Scriptures Concerning Law: General Scriptures Concerning Obedience to God: Blessedness of Obedience: Enjoined Parables: The Mirror Perfection: The Word of God Is: The Rule of Perfection: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Perserverance Perseverance: Blessedness of Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Self Examination Stability of Character Taking Action The Scriptures: Blessedness of Hearing and Obeying Works: Good: A Blessing Attends Works: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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