James
King James Version (KJV)
James 1:20
“For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
King James Version (KJV)
James 1:20 Context
17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. 18Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. 19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 21Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:
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Other Translations
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousnesse of God.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For the righteousness of God does not come about by the wrath of man.
- Basic English Bible
for man's wrath does not work God's righteousness.
- Darby Bible
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
- Webster's Bible
For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous.
- Weymouth Bible
for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.
- World English Bible
for the wraththe of man worchith not the riytwisnesse of God.
- Wycliffe Bible
for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God doth not work;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For the righteousness of God does not come about by the wrath of man.
- Basic English Bible
for man's wrath does not work God's righteousness.
- Darby Bible
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
- Webster's Bible
For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous.
- Weymouth Bible
for the anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God.
- World English Bible
for the wraththe of man worchith not the riytwisnesse of God.
- Wycliffe Bible
for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God doth not work;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for James 1:20
1:20 The righteousness of God here includes all duties prescribed by him, and pleasing to him.
People's Bible Notes for James 1:20
Jas 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. An angry man will show forth something very different from God's righteousness.
Discussion for James 1
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2 weeks AgoA discipleI see that this whole chapter has to do with bearing up under fiery trials of temptations. To the Saints of Jesus they are the means for purifying us, and fashioning our character to be like Him. So if we are poor in this world, then we count it an honor and a promotion from God, to be counted worthy of these things. If someone is rich in this world, he will call it blessing for God to humble him.Flag
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4 weeks AgoSteve morrowJAMES 4:3 YOU ASK AND RECEIVE NOT BECAUSE YOU ASK AMISS THAT YOU MAY CONSUME IT UPON YOUR LUSTSFlag
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1 month AgoGeraldine coleU right temptation is not sin .sin come in when we desire a thing or person then we act on it .Remember when Sadan tried to Temp Jesus he did not do what Sadan wanted him to do but he did speak a word on him.letting us no we must reburk Temptation .temptations will come we must be able to ID the source And remember Jesus Dont Temp anyone so the source will be Flesh or Sadan Praise the Lord .Flag
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1 month AgoBSPVerses 2 to 4 shows that when we successfully cope with trials it makes our faith stronger and we develop positive qualities.Flag
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1 month AgoEvangelist Dahlia DanielsWe have to example ourselves before we can become doer's of GOD you can't even serve GOD if you're not Obedience Submitting Yourselves unto him and doing what you know is right no matter what the circumstances maybe that's the way of CHRISTFlag
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1 month AgoLewis Mills JrTo me this verse shows us how to be humble, and obedient, in honoring God with sincerity, doing what God's word says do, not seeking the attention of man. Obedience.Flag