Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. New Living Translation Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. English Standard Version for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Berean Standard Bible for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. Berean Literal Bible for man's anger does not produce the righteousness of God. King James Bible For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. New King James Version for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. New American Standard Bible for a man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness of God. NASB 1995 for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. NASB 1977 for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. Legacy Standard Bible for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. Amplified Bible for the [resentful, deep-seated] anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God [that standard of behavior which He requires from us]. Christian Standard Bible for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. Holman Christian Standard Bible for man’s anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness. American Standard Version for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Contemporary English Version If you are angry, you cannot do any of the good things God wants done. English Revised Version for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation An angry person doesn't do what God approves of. Good News Translation Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose. International Standard Version For human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Majority Standard Bible for man?s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. NET Bible For human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness. New Heart English Bible for human anger does not produce the righteousness of God. Webster's Bible Translation For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Weymouth New Testament For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous. World English Bible for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor the wrath of a man does not work the righteousness of God; Berean Literal Bible for man's anger does not produce the righteousness of God. Young's Literal Translation for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God doth not work; Smith's Literal Translation For man's anger works not the justice of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the anger of man worketh not the justice of God. Catholic Public Domain Version For the anger of man does not accomplish the justice of God. New American Bible for the wrath of a man does not accomplish the righteousness of God. New Revised Standard Version for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the wrath of man does not bring about the righteousness of God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For the rage of man does not perform the righteousness of God. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor the wrath of man produces not the righteousness of God. Godbey New Testament for the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God. Haweis New Testament For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Mace New Testament for he that is not dispassionate is a stranger to the practice of true virtue. Weymouth New Testament For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous. Worrell New Testament for man's wrath works not God's righteousness. Worsley New Testament for the wrath of man doth not practise the righteousness of God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hearing and Doing19My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. 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.… Cross References Proverbs 14:29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. Ephesians 4:26-27 “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold. Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute. Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. Colossians 3:8 But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Proverbs 19:11 A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Proverbs 29:11 A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Proverbs 22:24-25 Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man, / or you may learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare. 1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. 1 Timothy 2:8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension. Treasury of Scripture For the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God. James 3:17,18 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy… Numbers 20:11,12 And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also… 2 Timothy 2:24,25 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, … Jump to Previous Achieve Action Anger Desires God's Lead Produce Regards Righteous Righteousness Work Worketh WrathJump to Next Achieve Action Anger Desires God's Lead Produce Regards Righteous Righteousness Work Worketh WrathJames 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. for man’s anger In the biblical context, "man's anger" refers to human wrath or indignation, which is often impulsive and self-centered. The Bible frequently warns against anger, as seen in Proverbs 14:29 and Ephesians 4:31. Anger can lead to sin and disrupt relationships, as demonstrated by Cain's anger leading to Abel's murder (Genesis 4:5-8). Culturally, anger was often seen as a destructive force, and self-control was valued in both Jewish and Greco-Roman societies. does not bring about the righteousness that God desires Persons / Places / Events 1. JamesThe author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus. He was a leader in the early Jerusalem church and wrote to Jewish Christians scattered abroad. 2. Jewish Christians The primary audience of the letter, who were facing trials and temptations, and needed guidance on living out their faith practically. 3. Early Church The context in which James wrote, characterized by persecution, social challenges, and the need for strong moral and ethical guidance. Teaching Points Understanding AngerAnger in itself is not inherently sinful, but it becomes problematic when it leads to actions or attitudes that are contrary to God's righteousness. Righteousness of God The righteousness that God desires is characterized by peace, patience, and love, which are often hindered by human anger. Self-Control Believers are called to exercise self-control, a fruit of the Spirit, to manage their emotions and reactions in a way that honors God. Conflict Resolution Practical steps should be taken to resolve conflicts and address anger in a manner that seeks reconciliation and peace. Reflecting Christ Our response to anger should reflect the character of Christ, who demonstrated patience and forgiveness even in the face of provocation.(20) For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.--Sarcastically rings the context. Perhaps there is still a sharper point to the satire: the wrath of man does not work God's righteousness "to the full." The warning may well be sounded in the ears of Christians still, who are not less apt than Jonah of old to say quickly and in self-excuse, "I do well to be angry" (Jonah 4:9). How many a holy work of household and parish has been and is thus hindered and destroyed; and if the golden words of the first bishop of the Church had been heeded better, there never had appeared one page of her long history blotted with the blood of a religious war.Verse 20 gives the reason why men should be slow to wrath. Because man's wrath does not work God's righteousness δικαιοσύνην Θεοῦ), the righteousness which God demands and requires. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. man’s ἀνδρὸς (andros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. anger ὀργὴ (orgē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3709: From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment. {does} not οὐκ (ouk) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. bring about ἐργάζεται (ergazetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2038: To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. [the] righteousness δικαιοσύνην (dikaiosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1343: From dikaios; equity; specially justification. that God [desires]. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Links James 1:20 NIVJames 1:20 NLT James 1:20 ESV James 1:20 NASB James 1:20 KJV James 1:20 BibleApps.com James 1:20 Biblia Paralela James 1:20 Chinese Bible James 1:20 French Bible James 1:20 Catholic Bible NT Letters: James 1:20 For the anger of man doesn't produce (Ja Jas. Jam) |
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