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 for [each] man and woman to hear with understanding, on the first day of the seventh month.

They stood up in their place and read from the book of the law of Yahweh their God for a fourth part of the day, and for a fourth they were confessing and worshiping Yahweh their God.

"And now, children, listen to me; happy [are] those who will keep my ways.

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God; draw near to listen [rather] than to offer a sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil.

And many had gathered, so that [there was] no longer room, not even at the door, and he was speaking the word to them.

David himself calls him 'Lord,' and how is he his son?" And the large crowd was listening to him gladly.

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

And they did not find anything they could do, because all the people were paying close attention to [what] they were hearing from him.

And they were devoting themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayers.

Therefore I sent for you at once, and you {were kind enough to come}. So now we all are present before God to hear all the things that have been commanded to you by the Lord."

And [as] they were going out, they began urging [that] these things be spoken about to them on the next Sabbath.

Now these were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. {They} accepted the message with all eagerness, examining the scriptures every day [to see] if these [things] were so.

And because of this we also give thanks to God constantly, that [when you] received God's word {that you heard} from us, you accepted [it] not [as the] word of men, but as [it] truly is, [the] word of God, which also is at work in you who believe.

Slow to speak

If anyone thinks he is religious, [although he] does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion [is] worthless.

Not many should become teachers, my brothers, [because you] know that we will receive a greater judgment.

In many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

He who keeps his mouth guards his life; he who opens his lips, ruin [belongs] to him.

The tongue of the wise will dispense knowledge, but the mouth of fools will pour out folly.

He who spares his sayings knows knowledge, and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

He who returns a word before he will hear, folly itself [belongs] to him as well as shame.

He who guards his mouth and his tongue, he guards his life from danger.

Do not be rash with your mouth, and do not let your heart be quick to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven, and you [are] on earth; therefore, let your words be few.

Slow to wrath

They refused to listen and did not remember your wonders that you did among them. They stiffened their neck and in their rebellion {determined} to return to their slavery. But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, {slow to anger}, abundant in loyal love, so you did not abandon them.

He who is short of {temper} will act foolishly, and the man who schemes will be hated.

A man who is hot-tempered will stir up strife, but he who is slow [to] {anger}, he will calm contention.

He who is slow to anger [is] better than him who is mighty, and he who controls his spirit than him who captures a city.

[Like] the release of water [is] the beginning of strife; before it breaks out, stop the quarrel.

The understanding of a person makes him slow to his {anger}, and his glory overlooks offense.

A breached city [where] there is no wall [is like] a man who {has no} self-control for his spirit.

The end of a matter [is] better than its beginning; {better to be slow to anger than hot-headed}.

But I say to you that everyone who is angry at his brother will be subject to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, 'Stupid fool!' will be subject to the council, and whoever says, 'Obstinate fool!' will be subject to fiery hell.

idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, factions,

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun set on your anger,

But now you also lay aside all [these] things: anger, rage, wickedness, slander, abusive language from your mouth.

General references

And I have waited because they do not speak, because they stand [there] [and] no longer answer.

And many [people] saw them leaving and recognized [them], and ran there together by land from all the towns, and arrived ahead of them.