Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. New Living Translation But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. English Standard Version But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Berean Standard Bible Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. Berean Literal Bible But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves, King James Bible But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. New King James Version But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. New American Standard Bible But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not just hearers who deceive themselves. NASB 1995 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. NASB 1977 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. Legacy Standard Bible But become doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. Amplified Bible But prove yourselves doers of the word [actively and continually obeying God’s precepts], and not merely listeners [who hear the word but fail to internalize its meaning], deluding yourselves [by unsound reasoning contrary to the truth]. Christian Standard Bible But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Holman Christian Standard Bible But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. American Standard Version But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves. Contemporary English Version Obey God's message! Don't fool yourselves by just listening to it. English Revised Version But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves. GOD'S WORD® Translation Do what God's word says. Don't merely listen to it, or you will fool yourselves. Good News Translation Do not deceive yourselves by just listening to his word; instead, put it into practice. International Standard Version Keep on being obedient to the word, and not merely being hearers who deceive themselves. Majority Standard Bible Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. NET Bible But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves. New Heart English Bible But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. Webster's Bible Translation But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Weymouth New Testament But prove yourselves obedient to the Message, and do not be mere hearers of it, imposing a delusion upon yourselves. World English Bible But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand become doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves, Berean Literal Bible But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves, Young's Literal Translation and become ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves, Smith's Literal Translation And be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Catholic Public Domain Version So be doers of the Word, and not listeners only, deceiving yourselves. New American Bible Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deluding yourselves. New Revised Standard Version But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But be a doer of the word and not only a hearer, and do not deceive yourselves. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Godbey New Testament But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Haweis New Testament But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves by false reasoning. Mace New Testament Don't delusively content your selves with being of the audience, but put what you hear in practice: Weymouth New Testament But prove yourselves obedient to the Message, and do not be mere hearers of it, imposing a delusion upon yourselves. Worrell New Testament And become doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding yourselves. Worsley New Testament But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hearing and Doing…21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. 22 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. 23For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,… Cross References Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... Luke 6:46-49 Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do 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 on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. ... Romans 2:13 For 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. John 13:17 If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Matthew 12:50 For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 1 Peter 1:22 Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. 1 Corinthians 15:58 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. Galatians 6:7-9 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. / Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Colossians 3:17 And 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. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Ezekiel 33:31-32 So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. / Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice. Treasury of Scripture But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. be. James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. Matthew 7:21-25 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven… Matthew 12:50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother. deceiving. James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. Isaiah 44:20 He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand? Obadiah 1:3 The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground? Jump to Previous Beguiling Deceive Deceiving Delude Deluding Delusion Doers Hearers Ideas Imposing Mere Merely Message Obedient Prove Selves Themselves Word YourselvesJump to Next Beguiling Deceive Deceiving Delude Deluding Delusion Doers Hearers Ideas Imposing Mere Merely Message Obedient Prove Selves Themselves Word YourselvesJames 1 1. James greets the twelve tribes among the nations;2. exhorts to rejoice in trials and temptations; 5. to ask patience of God; 13. and in our trials not to impute our weakness, or sins, to him, 19. but rather to hearken to the word, to meditate on it, and to do thereafter. 26. Otherwise men may seem, but never be, truly religious. Be doers of the word The phrase "Be doers" is a call to action, derived from the Greek word "ποιηταί" (poiētai), which implies not just performing an action but embodying it as a way of life. In the historical context of the early church, this was a radical departure from the prevalent religious practices that emphasized ritual over genuine transformation. The "word" here refers to the teachings of Christ and the Scriptures, which are meant to be lived out in daily life. This aligns with the conservative Christian perspective that faith must be evidenced by works, as true belief naturally results in action. and not hearers only Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves Parallel Commentaries ... Greek BeΓίνεσθε (Ginesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. doers ποιηταὶ (poiētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4163: (a) a maker, poet, (b) a doer, carrier out, performer. From poieo; a performer; specially, a 'poet'. of [the] word, λόγου (logou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. hearers ἀκροαταὶ (akroatai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 202: A hearer of, a listener to. From akroaomai; a hearer. only. μόνον (monon) Adverb Strong's 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. [Otherwise,] you are deceiving παραλογιζόμενοι (paralogizomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3884: To deceive, beguile, reason falsely, mislead. From para and logizomai; to misreckon, i.e. Delude. yourselves. ἑαυτούς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. Links James 1:22 NIVJames 1:22 NLT James 1:22 ESV James 1:22 NASB James 1:22 KJV James 1:22 BibleApps.com James 1:22 Biblia Paralela James 1:22 Chinese Bible James 1:22 French Bible James 1:22 Catholic Bible NT Letters: James 1:22 But be doers of the word (Ja Jas. Jam) |
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