James 1:20

20 for the wrath of man does not work the righteousness of God.

James 1:20 Meaning and Commentary

James 1:20

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
] This is so far from engaging persons to do that which is right and acceptable in the sight of God, that it puts them upon doing that which is evil. The Alexandrian copy reads, "with the wrath of men do not work the righteousness of God"; do not attend upon the word and ordinances of God with a wrathful spirit. Compare, with this, ( 1 Timothy 2:8 ) .

James 1:20 In-Context

18 He, of his own will, has begotten us with the word of truth, that we should be the firstfruits of his creatures.

19 Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

20 for the wrath of man does not work the righteousness of God.

21 So then, leave all uncleanness and remains of malice and receive with meekness the word ingested within you, which is able to cause your souls to be saved.

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