James 1:21 nasb — Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, whi…

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"Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls."

— James 1:21, NASB

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James 1 — Context

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In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures.

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This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

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for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.

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Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

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But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.

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For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror;

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for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was.

James 1:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 1:21 say?
James 1:21 in the NASB reads: “Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.”
Where is James 1:21 in the Bible?
James 1:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 1, verse 21.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 1:21.
What translation should I read James 1:21 in?
James 1:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 1:21?
James 1:21 reads (NASB): “Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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