James 1:24 akjv — For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and straightway forgets what manner of man he was.

American King James Version

"For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and straightway forgets what manner of man he was. "

— James 1:24, American King James Version

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James 1 — Context

21

Why lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

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But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

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For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like to a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

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For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and straightway forgets what manner of man he was.

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But whoever looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

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If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.

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Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

James 1:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 1:24 say?
James 1:24 in the American King James Version reads: “For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and straightway forgets what manner of man he was. ”
Where is James 1:24 in the Bible?
James 1:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 1, verse 24.
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 1:24.
What translation should I read James 1:24 in?
James 1:24 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 1:24?
James 1:24 reads (AKJV): “For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and straightway forgets what manner of man he was. ” 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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