James 1:19

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Summary

James 1:19

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Let

Slow to speak

Slow to wrath

General references

Job 32:16

Mark 6:33

Bible References

Let

So Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly which included men and women and all those able to understand what they heard. (This happened on the first day of the seventh month.)

For one-fourth of the day they stood in their place and read from the book of the law of the LORD their God, and for another fourth they were confessing their sins and worshiping the LORD their God.

"So now, children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.

Be careful what you do when you go to the temple of God; draw near to listen rather than to offer a sacrifice like fools, for they do not realize that they are doing wrong.

So many gathered that there was no longer any room, not even by the door, and he preached the word to them.

If David himself calls him 'Lord,' how can he be his son?" And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming to hear him.

but they could not find a way to do it, for all the people hung on his words.

They were devoting themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Therefore I sent for you at once, and you were kind enough to come. So now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to say to us."

As Paul and Barnabas were going out, the people were urging them to speak about these things on the next Sabbath.

These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so.

And so we too constantly thank God that when you received God's message that you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human message, but as it truly is, God's message, which is at work among you who believe.

Slow to speak

If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile.

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly.

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

The one who gives an answer before he listens -- that is his folly and his shame.

The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.

Do not be rash with your mouth or hasty in your heart to bring up a matter before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth! Therefore, let your words be few.

Slow to wrath

They refused to obey and did not recall your miracles that you had performed among them. Instead, they rebelled and appointed a leader to return to their bondage in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and unfailing in your loyal love. You did not abandon them,

A person who has a quick temper does foolish things, and a person with crafty schemes is hated.

A quick-tempered person stirs up dissension, but one who is slow to anger calms a quarrel.

Better to be slow to anger than to be a mighty warrior, and one who controls his temper is better than one who captures a city.

Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!

A person's wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Like a city that is broken down and without a wall, so is a person who cannot control his temper.

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride.

But I say to you that anyone who is angry with a brother will be subjected to judgment. And whoever insults a brother will be brought before the council, and whoever says 'Fool' will be sent to fiery hell.

idolatry, sorcery, hostilities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish rivalries, dissensions, factions,

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on the cause of your anger.

But now, put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.

General references

And I have waited. But because they do not speak, because they stand there and answer no more,

But many saw them leaving and recognized them, and they hurried on foot from all the towns and arrived there ahead of them.