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James 1:24

James 1:24
For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way,.... He takes a slight glance of himself, and departs:

and straightway…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870James 1:23-24

For if any be ... - The ground of the comparison in these verses is obvious. The apostle refers to what all persons…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714James 1:19-27

In this part of the chapter we are required,

I. To restrain the workings of passion. This lesson we should learn under…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

For he beholdeth himself The Greek gives a subtle variation in the tenses. "For he beheld himself" (the momentary act),…

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