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href="/bsb/james/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/james/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/james/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/james/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/james/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />for man's anger does not produce <i>the</i> righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/james/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/james/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/james/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for a man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/james/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/james/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/james/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/james/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for the [resentful, deep-seated] anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God [that standard of behavior which He requires from us].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/james/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for human anger does not accomplish God’s righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/james/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for man&#8217s anger does not accomplish God&#8217s righteousness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/james/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/james/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you are angry, you cannot do any of the good things God wants done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/james/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/james/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />An angry person doesn't do what God approves of.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/james/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Human anger does not achieve God's righteous purpose. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/james/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/james/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />for man?s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/james/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/james/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for human anger does not produce the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/james/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/james/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/james/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for the wrath of a man does not work the righteousness of God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />for man's anger does not produce <i>the</i> righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/james/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for the wrath of a man the righteousness of God doth not work;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/james/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For man's anger works not the justice of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/james/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the anger of man worketh not the justice of God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/james/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the anger of man does not accomplish the justice of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/james/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for the wrath of a man does not accomplish the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/james/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for your anger does not produce God’s righteousness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/james/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the wrath of man does not bring about the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For the rage of man does not perform the righteousness of God.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/james/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For the wrath of man produces not the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/james/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/james/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/james/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for he that is not dispassionate is a stranger to the practice of true virtue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/james/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for man's wrath works not God's righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/james/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for the wrath of man doth not practise the righteousness of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/james/1-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=160" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/james/1.htm">Hearing and Doing</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19</span>My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andros (N-GMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">man’s</a> <a href="/greek/3709.htm" title="3709: orgē (N-NFS) -- From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment.">anger</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">does not</a> <a href="/greek/2038.htm" title="2038: ergazetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. ">bring about</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēn (N-AFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">the righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">that God desires.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">21</span>Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Proverbs 14:29</a></span><br />A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Ephesians 4:26-27</a></span><br />“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a></span><br />A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a></span><br />Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a></span><br />But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11</a></span><br />A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Proverbs 29:11</a></span><br />A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/22-24.htm">Proverbs 22:24-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">1 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-28.htm">Proverbs 25:28</a></span><br />Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">1 Timothy 2:8</a></span><br />Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17,18</a></b></br> But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, <i>and</i> easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/20-11.htm">Numbers 20:11,12</a></b></br> 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 <i>also</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/2-24.htm">2 Timothy 2:24,25</a></b></br> And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all <i>men</i>, apt to teach, patient, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Achieve</a> <a href="/philemon/1-14.htm">Action</a> <a href="/james/1-19.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/james/1-14.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/james/1-12.htm">God's</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-9.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-23.htm">Produce</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-8.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-23.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Work</a> <a href="/james/1-3.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/james/1-19.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/5-12.htm">Achieve</a> <a href="/james/2-17.htm">Action</a> <a href="/revelation/6-16.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/james/3-4.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/james/2-23.htm">God's</a> <a href="/1_john/1-8.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/james/3-12.htm">Produce</a> <a href="/james/2-5.htm">Regards</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/james/1-25.htm">Work</a> <a href="/james/1-25.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/revelation/6-16.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">James 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-1.htm">James greets the twelve tribes among the nations;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">exhorts to rejoice in trials and temptations;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">to ask patience of God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-13.htm">and in our trials not to impute our weakness, or sins, to him,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">but rather to hearken to the word, to meditate on it, and to do thereafter.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-26.htm">Otherwise men may seem, but never be, truly religious.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Bible frequently warns against anger, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Proverbs 14:29</a> and <a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31</a>. Anger can lead to sin and disrupt relationships, as demonstrated by Cain's anger leading to Abel's murder (<a href="/genesis/4-5.htm">Genesis 4:5-8</a>). Culturally, anger was often seen as a destructive force, and self-control was valued in both Jewish and Greco-Roman societies.<p><b>does not bring about</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the ineffectiveness of human anger in achieving positive outcomes. The Greek term used here suggests producing or accomplishing something. In the broader biblical narrative, human efforts apart from God's guidance often fail to achieve divine purposes, as seen in the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11.htm">Genesis 11:1-9</a>). The futility of relying on human emotions and actions without divine alignment is a recurring theme.<p><b>the righteousness</b><br>Righteousness in the Bible is a state of moral purity or being right with God. It is a key theme throughout Scripture, with Abraham's faith being credited as righteousness (<a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>). In the New Testament, righteousness is often associated with living according to God's will and commands. It is not merely a legal standing but involves ethical behavior and justice, as seen in the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7).<p><b>that God desires</b><br>God's desires or will are central to the biblical narrative. His will is for humanity to live in harmony with His commandments and to reflect His character. The prophets often spoke of God's desire for justice and mercy (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). In the New Testament, Jesus embodies the fulfillment of God's desires, living a life of perfect obedience and teaching His followers to pray for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven (<a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a></b><br>The 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jewish_christians.htm">Jewish Christians</a></b><br>The primary audience of the letter, who were facing trials and temptations, and needed guidance on living out their faith practically.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_church.htm">Early Church</a></b><br>The context in which James wrote, characterized by persecution, social challenges, and the need for strong moral and ethical guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_anger.htm">Understanding Anger</a></b><br>Anger in itself is not inherently sinful, but it becomes problematic when it leads to actions or attitudes that are contrary to God's righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_of_god.htm">Righteousness of God</a></b><br>The righteousness that God desires is characterized by peace, patience, and love, which are often hindered by human anger.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/self-control.htm">Self-Control</a></b><br>Believers are called to exercise self-control, a fruit of the Spirit, to manage their emotions and reactions in a way that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/conflict_resolution.htm">Conflict Resolution</a></b><br>Practical steps should be taken to resolve conflicts and address anger in a manner that seeks reconciliation and peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ.htm">Reflecting Christ</a></b><br>Our response to anger should reflect the character of Christ, who demonstrated patience and forgiveness even in the face of provocation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_anger_at_god.htm">What does the Bible say about being angry with God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_cancel_culture.htm">What is the meaning of cancel culture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_herod_agrippa_ii.htm">What does 'In your anger do not sin' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_righteous_indignation.htm">What defines righteous indignation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">For the wrath of</span> <span class= "bld">man worketh not the righteousness of God.</span>--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" (<a href="/jonah/4-9.htm" title="And God said to Jonah, Do you well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, even to death.">Jonah 4:9</a>). 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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20</span> gives the reason why men should be slow to wrath. Because man's wrath does not work God's righteousness <span class="greek">δικαιοσύνην Θεοῦ</span>), the righteousness which God demands and requires. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/james/1-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">man’s</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνδρὸς</span> <span class="translit">(andros)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">anger</span><br /><span class="grk">ὀργὴ</span> <span class="translit">(orgē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> </span><span class="str2">From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{does} not</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bring about</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐργάζεται</span> <span class="translit">(ergazetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2038.htm">Strong's 2038: </a> </span><span class="str2">To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] righteousness</span><br /><span class="grk">δικαιοσύνην</span> <span class="translit">(dikaiosynēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dikaios; equity; specially justification.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that God [desires].</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Theou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/james/1-20.htm">James 1:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/james/1-20.htm">NT Letters: James 1:20 For the anger of man doesn't produce (Ja Jas. 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