James 1:25
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.”
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“But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and he who did look into the perfect law--that of liberty, and did continue there, this one--not a forgetful hearer becoming, but a doer of work--this one shall be happy in his doing.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo James 1:25 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 12:14If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if both you and the king who reigns over you follow the LORD your God, then all will be well.
- Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
- Psalms 106:3Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.
- Psalms 119:2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.
- Psalms 119:32I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.
- Psalms 119:45And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.
- Psalms 119:96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.
- Proverbs 14:15The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.
- Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
- Luke 6:47I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:
- Luke 11:28But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
- John 8:31So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.
- John 8:36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
- John 13:17If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
- John 15:9As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.
- Acts 2:42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
- Acts 13:43After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.
- Acts 26:22But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond what the prophets and Moses said would happen:
- Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
- Romans 7:12So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
- Romans 7:22For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.
- Romans 8:15For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”
- Romans 11:22Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
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