James 1:19

“Wherefore my beloued brethren, let euery man bee swift to heare, slow to speake, slow to wrath.”

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Other Translations for James 1:19

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
- King James Version

{This} you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak {and} slow to anger;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Ye know `this', my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
- American Standard Version (1901)

You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;
- Basic English Bible

So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;
- Darby Bible

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
- Webster's Bible

You know this, my dearly-loved brethren. But let every one be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to be angry.
- Weymouth Bible

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
- World English Bible

Wite ye, my britheren moost loued, be ech man swift to here, but slow to speke, and slow to wraththe;
- Wycliffe Bible

So then, my brethren beloved, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Commentary for James 1:19

Wesley's Notes for James 1:19

1:19 Let every man be swift to hear - This is treated of from #Jas 1:21 to the end of the next chapter|. Slow to speak - Which is treated of in he third chapter. Slow to wrath - Neither murmuring at God, nor angry at his neighbour. This is treated of in the third, and throughout the fourth and fifth chapters.


People's Bible Notes for James 1:19


Jas 1:19 Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. Let each saint hear and learn, but be careful not to speak rashly, and especially in anger.

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