James 1:19-21
New King James Version
Qualities Needed in Trials
19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (A)slow to speak, (B)slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
Doers—Not Hearers Only
21 Therefore (C)lay aside all filthiness and [b]overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, (D)which is able to save your souls.
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- James 1:19 NU Know this or This you know
- James 1:21 abundance
James 1:19-21
American Standard Version
19 [a]Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 21 Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of [b]wickedness, receive with meekness the [c]implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
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- James 1:19 Or, Know ye
- James 1:21 Or, malice
- James 1:21 Or, inborn
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