James 1:24 BSB — MannaFest

James 1:24

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

BSB

Parallel translations (2) ▾

ASV

for he beholdeth himself, and goeth away, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

KJV

For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

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Commentary

2 voices

Andreas of Caesarea

CATENA (614)

We learn what God has made us like, having given us new birth by the washing of regeneration. But if we do not remember what we have seen and apply it in our deeds, then we shall lose the grace which has been given to …

The record, by era

The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices

John Gill

1697–1771

Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)

For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way,.... He takes a slight glance of himself, and departs: and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was; he forgets either his spots, blemishes, and imperfections; or his comeliness and beauty; the features of his face, be they comely or not: so a bare hearer of the word, who is not concerned to practise what he hears, while he is hearing, he observes some things amiss in himself, and some excellencies in Christ; but, when the discourse is over, he goes his way, and thinks no more of either.

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

As a looking-glass shows us the spots and defilements upon our faces, that they may be remedied and washed off, so the word of God shows us our sins, that we may repent of them and get them pardoned; it shows us what is amiss, that it may be amended. There are glasses that will flatter people; but that which is truly the word of God is no flattering glass.

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown

1802–1910

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871)

"Contemplate" here, and in Jas 1:23, implies that, though cursory, yet some knowledge of one's self, at least for the time, is imparted in hearing the word (1Co 14:24). and . . . and--The repetition expresses hastiness joined with levity [BENGEL]. forgetteth what manner of man he was--in the mirror.

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Original language & word study

10 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
κατενόησεν	katenoēsen	he has viewed	G2657 →
γὰρ	gar	for	G1063 →
ἑαυτὸν	he'auton	himself	G1438 →
καὶ	kai	and	G2532 →
ἀπελήλυθεν	apelēluthen	has gone away	G565 →
καὶ	kai	and	G2532 →
εὐθέως	eutheōs	immediately	G2112 →
ἐπελάθετο	epelatheto	he has forgotten	G1950 →
ὁποῖος	hopoios	what like	G3697 →
ἦν.	ēn	he was.	G1510 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

G1438he'autonhimself322×

The walk

The walk8

Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
2 Peter 3:11
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
leads to
- 1 Peter 1:15
  But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,
- Philippians 1:27
  Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm…
- 1 Peter 2:12
  Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- 2 Peter 3:12
  as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.
- 1 Timothy 6:11
  But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
Through
1 Thessalonians 1:5
because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
leads to
- 2 Thessalonians 3:7–9
  For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you,
- Mark 16:20
  And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.
- 1 Corinthians 2:2–5
  For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.

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02Original language & word study

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Where the connections lead

04Related verses

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06About James

The record, by era

Where the connections lead

Commentary

Original language & word study

The walk

Related verses

Featured studies on this passage

About James