James 1:20-21

New American Standard Bible

²⁰for a man’s ^(A)anger does not bring about the righteousness of God. ²¹Therefore, ^(B)ridding yourselves of all filthiness and all ^[a]that remains of wickedness, in ^[b]humility receive ^(C)the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

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James 1:21 Lit abundance of malice
James 1:21 Or gentleness

James 1:20-21

Amplified Bible

²⁰for the [resentful, deep-seated] anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God [that standard of behavior which He requires from us]. ²¹So get rid of all uncleanness and ^[a]all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.

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James 1:21 Lit surplus of.

James 1:20-21

New International Version

²⁰because human anger^(A) does not produce the righteousness that God desires. ²¹Therefore, get rid of^(B) all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you,^(C) which can save you.

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