James 1:19

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

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WEBBE

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

BSB

My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

KJV

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

ASV

Ye know [this], my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

BBE

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

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Ἴστε Iste You should know G6063 ἀδελφοί adelphoi brothers G80 μου mou of mine G3165 ἀγαπητοί agapētoi beloved G27 ἔστω estō should be G1510 δὲ de however G1161 πᾶς pas every G3956 ἄνθρωπος anthrōpos man G444 ταχὺς tachus swift G5036 εἰς eis unto G1519 τὸ to (the) G3588 ἀκοῦσαι akousai to hear G191 βραδὺς bradus slow G1021 εἰς eis unto G1519 τὸ to (the) G3588 λαλῆσαι lalēsai to speak G2980 βραδὺς bradus slow G1021 εἰς eis unto G1519 ὀργήν orgēn anger G3709

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 19–21

Instead of blaming God under our trials, let us open our ears and hearts to learn what he teaches by them. And if men would govern their tongues, they must govern their passions. The worst thing we can bring to any dispute, is anger. Here is an exhortation to lay apart, and to cast off as a filthy garment, all sinful practices. This must reach to sins of thought and affection, as well as of speech and practice; to every thing corrupt and sinful. We must yield ourselves to the word of God, with humble and teachable minds. Being willing to hear of our faults, taking it not only patiently, but thankfully. It is the design of the word of God to make us wise to salvation; and those who propose any mean or low ends in attending upon it, dishonour the gospel, and disappoint their own souls.

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Word Of GodCommandmentsAngerSpeakingHumilityPrudenceMeeknessPatienceHearers

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