James 1:25 “But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and co…”

James 1:25

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

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom and continues, not being a hearer who forgets but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

American Standard Version

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.

Geneva Bible 1599

But who so looketh in the perfect Lawe of libertie, and continueth therein, hee not being a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the woorke, shalbe blessed in his deede.

Darby Translation

But he that fixes his view on [the] perfect law, that of liberty, and abides in [it], being not a forgetful hearer but a doer of [the] work, he shall be blessed in his doing.

Young's Literal Translation

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.

Bible in Basic English

But he who goes on looking into the true law which makes him free, being not a hearer without memory but a doer putting it into effect, this man will have a blessing on his acts.

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Cross references

“looketh”

Proverbs 14:15 2 Corinthians 13:5 Isaiah 8:20 Hebrews 12:15

Proverbs 14:15 · BSB

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

2 Corinthians 13:5 · BSB

Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?

Isaiah 8:20 · BSB

To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

Hebrews 12:15 · BSB

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and defile many.

“the perfect”

James 2:12 Psalm 119:96–105 Romans 7:12 Psalm 119:32 Psalm 119:45 Psalm 19:7–10

James 2:12 · BSB

Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.

Psalm 119:96–105 · BSB

I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.

Romans 7:12 · BSB

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Psalm 119:32 · BSB

I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.

Psalm 119:45 · BSB

And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.

Psalm 19:7–10 · BSB

The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

“liberty”

1 Peter 2:16 Galatians 5:1 Romans 8:15 John 8:36 John 8:32 2 Corinthians 3:17

1 Peter 2:16 · BSB

Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

Galatians 5:1 · BSB

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery.

Romans 8:15 · BSB

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

John 8:36 · BSB

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

John 8:32 · BSB

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

2 Corinthians 3:17 · BSB

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

“and”

1 Timothy 4:16 Romans 11:22 Acts 13:43 Acts 26:22 1 Timothy 2:15 Acts 2:42

1 Timothy 4:16 · BSB

Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Romans 11:22 · BSB

Take 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.

Acts 13:43 · BSB

After 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 26:22 · BSB

But 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:

1 Timothy 2:15 · BSB

Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

Acts 2:42 · BSB

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

“a forgetful”

James 1:23 James 1:24

James 1:23 · BSB

For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

James 1:24 · BSB

and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

“this”

Luke 11:28 John 13:17 Luke 6:47–49 1 Corinthians 15:58 Psalm 106:3 Revelation 14:13

Luke 11:28 · BSB

But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

John 13:17 · BSB

If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

Luke 6:47–49 · BSB

I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, 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.

Psalm 106:3 · BSB

Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.

Revelation 14:13 · BSB

And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”

Also

Galatians 2:4

Galatians 2:4 · BSB

This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

24and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

26If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

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