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James 1:22 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 1:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 1 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”
James 1:22 (KJV)
Commentary on James 1:22
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. James insists: become (ginesthe, γίνεσθε) doers (poiētai, ποιηταί) of the Word, not hearers (akroatai, ἀκροαταί) only, deceiving (paralogizomenoi, παραλογιζόμενοι) yourselves. Mere listening breeds self-delusion; obedience demonstrates genuine faith. The reflexive deception highlights how easily religious activity masks disobedience.Reformed doctrine affirms justification by faith alone, yet the faith that justifies never remains alone. James confronts nominalism, showing that the implanted Word must be enacted. This...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 1:22
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“but the doers of the law will be justified”
“blessed are you if you do them.”
“and doesn't do it”
“And hereby we do know that we know him”
“On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
“my brothers”
“he is my brother”
“in word or in deed”
“'Lord”