James 1:22

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 1:22

BSB

Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

AKJV

But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

CPDV

So be doers of the Word, and not listeners only, deceiving yourselves.

ERV

But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves.

NHEB

But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.

SMT

And be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 1:22

ButG1161ConjunctionbeyeG1096Verb doersG4163Noun MasculineofthewordG3056Noun Masculine andG2532Conjunction notG3361 hearersG202Noun Masculine onlyG3440Adverb Neuter deceivingG3884VerbyourownselvesG1438

Commentary for James 1:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 1:22

Summary

Live teachings rather than merely studying them

Event

Contrasting hearers with doers

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD