James 1:22

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

and become doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves,

YLT

and become ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves,

DBY

But be ye doers of [the] word and not hearers only, beguiling yourselves.

DRC

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

GNV

And be ye doers of the word, and not hearers onely, deceiuing your owne selues.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Γίνεσθε δὲ ποιηταὶ λόγου καὶ μὴ ἀκροαταὶ μόνον παραλογιζόμενοι ἑαυτούς.

RP2018

Γίνεσθε δὲ ποιηταὶ λόγου, καὶ μὴ μόνον ἀκροαταί, παραλογιζόμενοι ἑαυτούς.

TR-Boyd

Γίνεσθε δὲ ποιηταὶ λόγου, καὶ μὴ μόνον ἀκροαταί, παραλογιζόμενοι ἑαυτούς.

SCR1894

γινεσθε δε ποιηται λογου και μη μονον ακροαται παραλογιζομενοι εαυτους

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Romans 2:13For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.
• Luke 6:46–48Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation…
• John 13:17If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
• James 4:17Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.
• 1 John 2:3By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments.
• Luke 11:28But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
• James 2:14–20What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm…
• Matthew 12:50For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.”
• Colossians 3:17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
• Matthew 7:21–27Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in…
• James 1:26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.
• Revelation 22:7“Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.”
• 1 John 3:7Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
• Galatians 6:7Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.
• Luke 12:47–48That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows.…
• 3 John 1:11Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God.

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