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But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow unto anger; <a href="/kjv/james/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: <a href="/nkjv/james/1.htm">New King James Version</a> So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; <a href="/nasb_/james/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> You know this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Now everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; <a href="/nasb/james/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; <a href="/nasb77/james/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> This you know, my beloved brethren. But let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; <a href="/lsb/james/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Know this, my beloved brothers. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; <a href="/amp/james/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters. Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving]; <a href="/csb/james/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> My dear brothers and sisters, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, <a href="/hcsb/james/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, <a href="/asv/james/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: <a href="/cev/james/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry. <a href="/erv/james/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: <a href="/gwt/james/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily. <a href="/gnt/james/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry. <a href="/isv/james/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. <a href="/msb/james/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, <a href="/net/james/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. <a href="/nheb/james/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> This you know, my beloved brothers. But let every person be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; <a href="/wbt/james/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: <a href="/wey/james/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You know this, my dearly-loved brethren. But let every one be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to be angry. <a href="/web/james/1.htm">World English Bible</a> So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/james/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, <a href="/blb/james/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Know this, my beloved brothers. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow unto anger; <a href="/ylt/james/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> So then, my brethren beloved, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, <a href="/slt/james/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Wherefore, my dearly beloved brethren, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/james/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> You know, my dearest brethren. And let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to anger. <a href="/cpdv/james/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger. <a href="/nabre/james/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Know this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath, <a href="/nrsvce/james/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/james/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, and slow to speak, and slow to anger: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And you, my beloved brethren, everyone of you should be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/james/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> So, then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. <a href="/godbey/james/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Know, my beloved brethren; but let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow toward wrath: <a href="/haweis/james/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. <a href="/mace/james/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Wherefore, my dear brethren, let every one be eager to hear, averse to contradiction, and deaf to passion. <a href="/wey/james/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> You know this, my dearly-loved brethren. But let every one be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to be angry. <a href="/worrell/james/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Ye know this, my beloved brethren; but let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; <a href="/worsley/james/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: <a href="/parallel/james/1-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=151" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/james/1.htm">Hearing and Doing</a> 18He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation. 19<a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agapētoi (Adj-VMP) -- From agapao; beloved.">beloved</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphoi (N-VMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers,</a> <a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: Iste (V-RMA-2P) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">understand this:</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pas (Adj-NMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">Everyone</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estō (V-PMA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">should be</a> <a href="/greek/5036.htm" title="5036: tachys (Adj-NMS) -- Quick, swift, speedy, ready, prompt. Of uncertain affinity; fleet, i.e. prompt or ready.">quick</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousai (V-ANA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">listen,</a> <a href="/greek/1021.htm" title="1021: bradys (Adj-NMS) -- Slow, slow of understanding. Of uncertain affinity; slow; figuratively, dull.">slow</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalēsai (V-ANA) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">speak,</a> <a href="/greek/1021.htm" title="1021: bradys (Adj-NMS) -- Slow, slow of understanding. Of uncertain affinity; slow; figuratively, dull.">and slow</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3709.htm" title="3709: orgēn (N-AFS) -- From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment.">anger,</a> 20for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/proverbs/17-27.htm">Proverbs 17:27-28</a> A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. / Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Proverbs 10:19</a> When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. <a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Proverbs 15:1</a> A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a> Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. <a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Proverbs 14:29</a> A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. <a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a> 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. <a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Ephesians 4:26-27</a> “Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, / and do not give the devil a foothold. <a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a> But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. <a href="/proverbs/29-11.htm">Proverbs 29:11</a> A fool vents all his anger, but a wise man holds it back. <a href="/proverbs/18-13.htm">Proverbs 18:13</a> He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. <a href="/proverbs/19-11.htm">Proverbs 19:11</a> A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a> 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. <a href="/ephesians/4-31.htm">Ephesians 4:31</a> Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8-9</a> Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. / Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. <a href="/proverbs/12-16.htm">Proverbs 12:16</a> A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Why, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:let.<a href="/nehemiah/8-2.htm">Nehemiah 8:2,3,12-14,18</a> And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month… <a href="/nehemiah/9-3.htm">Nehemiah 9:3</a> And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the LORD their God one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the LORD their God.<a href="/proverbs/8-32.htm">Proverbs 8:32-35</a> Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways… slow to speak.<a href="/james/1-26.htm">James 1:26</a> If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.<a href="/james/3-1.htm">James 3:1,2</a> My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation… <a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Proverbs 10:19</a> In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.slow to wrath.<a href="/nehemiah/9-17.htm">Nehemiah 9:17</a> And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.<a href="/proverbs/14-17.htm">Proverbs 14:17,29</a> He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated… <a href="/proverbs/15-18.htm">Proverbs 15:18</a> A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-33.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/james/1-16.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/james/1-16.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/james/1-16.htm">Dearly-Loved</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-11.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-14.htm">Note</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/romans/3-15.htm">Swift</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-12.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/james/1-1.htm">Words</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/james/1-20.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/james/2-5.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/james/2-5.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/james/2-5.htm">Dearly-Loved</a> <a href="/james/2-5.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-8.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/revelation/18-5.htm">Note</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/james/2-7.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">Swift</a> <a href="/james/1-21.htm">Wherefore</a> <a href="/james/2-12.htm">Words</a> <a href="/james/1-20.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">James 1</div>1. <a href="/james/1-1.htm">James greets the twelve tribes among the nations;</a> 2. <a href="/james/1-2.htm">exhorts to rejoice in trials and temptations;</a> 5. <a href="/james/1-5.htm">to ask patience of God;</a> 13. <a href="/james/1-13.htm">and in our trials not to impute our weakness, or sins, to him,</a> 19. <a href="/james/1-19.htm">but rather to hearken to the word, to meditate on it, and to do thereafter.</a> 26. <a href="/james/1-26.htm">Otherwise men may seem, but never be, truly religious.</a> </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 Greek word for "beloved" is "agapētos," which conveys a sense of deep, unconditional love. This term is often used in the New Testament to describe the love God has for His children, indicating that James is addressing fellow believers with a Christ-like love. The use of "brothers" (Greek: "adelphoi") is inclusive, referring to both male and female members of the Christian community, emphasizing unity and equality among believers.Understand this The Greek word for "understand" is "iste," which is an imperative form, suggesting a command or strong encouragement. James is urging his readers to grasp the importance of what he is about to say. This phrase sets the tone for the practical wisdom that follows, highlighting the necessity of not just hearing but truly comprehending and applying the teachings in one's life.Everyone This word underscores the universality of the instruction. It applies to all believers, regardless of their status, background, or maturity in faith. The inclusivity of this term emphasizes that the following advice is not just for a select few but is a fundamental principle for all Christians.Should be quick to listen The phrase "quick to listen" suggests an eagerness and readiness to hear others. The Greek word for "quick" is "tachys," which implies promptness and swiftness. Listening is a vital skill in the Christian life, as it reflects humility and a willingness to understand others. In the historical context, listening was a valued trait in Jewish wisdom literature, often associated with gaining knowledge and wisdom.Slow to speak The Greek word for "slow" is "bradys," indicating a deliberate and thoughtful approach. Being "slow to speak" suggests that one should carefully consider their words before speaking. This principle is rooted in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, such as Proverbs, where the power of words is frequently discussed. In a world where words can easily lead to misunderstanding and conflict, this advice is timeless and crucial for maintaining harmony and understanding.And slow to anger Anger, in the Greek "orgē," refers to a deep-seated, often destructive emotion. James advises believers to be "slow to anger," which means exercising self-control and patience. This instruction aligns with the fruit of the Spirit mentioned in <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>, where self-control is highlighted as a characteristic of a Spirit-led life. Historically, anger was seen as a vice that could lead to sin, and James is cautioning against allowing it to take root in one's heart.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19) We come now to the third subdivision of the chapter. By reason of the Divine benevolence, the Apostle urges his readers--(1) to meekness, (2) self-knowledge, (3) practical religion.Wherefore, my beloved brethen.--There appears to be some small error in the MSS. here, but the alteration is only just worth mentioning: ye know my brethren beloved, seems the correct version, the very abruptness of which may serve to arrest attention. Yea, "have ye not known?" might well be asked further in the indignant language of Isaiah (<a href="/isaiah/40-21.htm" title="Have you not known? have you not heard? has it not been told you from the beginning? have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?">Isaiah 40:21</a>; comp. <a href="/romans/5-19.htm" title="For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.">Romans 5:19</a>).Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.--For all these cautions are required in the building up of the new life. "The quick speaker is the quick kindler;" and we are told later on "how great a matter a little fire kindleth" (<a href="/james/3-5.htm" title="Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindles!">James 3:5</a>). And what have we at all to do with wrath, much less that our whole life--as unhappily it often is--should be wasted with such bitterness? Anger, no doubt, is a wholesome tonic for some minds, and certain weaknesses; but "he that is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city" (<a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm" title="He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that takes a city.">Proverbs 16:32</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 19-27. - EXHORTATION (1) TO HEAR RATHER THAN TO SPEAK, (2) NOT ONLY TO HEAR, BUT ALSO TO DO. Verse 19. - The text requires correction. For ὥστε... ἔστω πᾶς of the Textus Receptus, read, Ἴστε ἀδελφοί μοι ἀγαπητοι ἔστω δὲ πᾶς, א, A, B, C, Latt. Ἴστε is probably indicative, and refers to what has gone before. "Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man," etc. The verse gives us St. James's version of the proverb, "Speech is silver. Silence is golden." Similar maxims were not infrequent among the Jews. So in Ecclus. 5:11, "Be swift to hear; and let thy life be sincere; and with patience give answer;" cf. 4:29, "Be not hasty in thy tongue, and in thy deeds slack and remiss." In the rabbinical work, 'Pirqe Aboth,' 1. 12, we have the following saying of Rabbi Simeon, the son of Gamaliel (who must, therefore, have been a contemporary of St. James): "All my days I have grown up amongst the wise, and have not found ought good for a man but silence; not learning but doing is the groundwork; and whoso multiplies words occasions sin." This passage is curiously like the one before us, both in the thoughts and in the expressions used. <a href="/commentaries/james/1-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. beloved ἀγαπητοί (agapētoi) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> From agapao; beloved. brothers, ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. understand this: Ἴστε (Iste) Verb - Perfect Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. Everyone πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. should be ἔστω (estō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. quick ταχὺς (tachys) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5036.htm">Strong's 5036: </a> Quick, swift, speedy, ready, prompt. Of uncertain affinity; fleet, i.e. prompt or ready. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. listen, ἀκοῦσαι (akousai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. slow βραδὺς (bradys) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1021.htm">Strong's 1021: </a> Slow, slow of understanding. Of uncertain affinity; slow; figuratively, dull. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. speak, λαλῆσαι (lalēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. [and] slow βραδὺς (bradys) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1021.htm">Strong's 1021: </a> Slow, slow of understanding. Of uncertain affinity; slow; figuratively, dull. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. anger, ὀργήν (orgēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/james/1-19.htm">NT Letters: James 1:19 So then my beloved brothers let every (Ja Jas. 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