Devine Scripture

James 1:20

James chapter 1 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Context

v.19Ye knowthis, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

v.20This passage

v.21Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Timothy 2:24

    And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,

  • James 3:17

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

  • Ephesians 4:26

    Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

  • Numbers 20:11

    And Moses lifted up his hand, and smote the rock with his rod twice: and water came forth abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their cattle.