James (Jacob) 1:22

Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

But{G1161} be ye{G1096}{(G5737)} doers{G4163} of the word{G3056}, and{G2532} not{G3361} hearers{G202} only{G3440}, deceiving{G3884}{(G5740)} your own selves{G1438}.

Strong's King James

(22) Become now, Word doers and not only hearers, who deceive themselves.

The F.O.G

[22] Don't just listen to God's word like someone watching a movie – do what it says. Otherwise, you're only fooling yourself.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and become ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves,

Young's Literal Translation

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James (Jacob) 1:22

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James (Jacob) 1:22