James 1:25

KJV1611 – Modern English

But whoever looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ὁ δὲ παρακύψας εἰς νόμον τέλειον τὸν τῆς ἐλευθερίας, καὶ παραμείνας, οὗτος οὐκ ἀκροατὴς ἐπιλησμονῆς γενόμενος, ἀλλὰ ποιητὴς ἔργου, οὗτος μακάριος ἐν τῇ ποιήσει αὐτοῦ ἔσται.

Transliteration

But the one having parakypsas into nomon teleion the one of the eleutherias, and having parameinas, this one not akroatēs of epilēsmonēs having genomenos, but poiētēs of ergou, this one makarios in the poiēsei of him will be estai.

Grammar Details

• *parakypsas*: aorist, active, participle, nominative, masculine, singular - having looked into
• *nomon*: accusative, masculine, singular - direct object
• *teleion*: accusative, masculine, singular - adjective modifying *nomon*
• *eleutherias*: genitive, feminine, singular - possessive (of freedom)
• *parameinas*: aorist, active, participle, nominative, masculine, singular - having continued
• *akroatēs*: nominative, masculine, singular - predicate nominative
• *epilēsmonēs*: genitive, feminine, singular - possessive (of forgetfulness)
• *genomenos*: aorist, middle, participle, nominative, masculine, singular - having become
• *poiētēs*: nominative, masculine, singular - predicate nominative
• *ergou*: genitive, neuter, singular - objective genitive (of work)
• *makarios*: nominative, masculine, singular - predicate adjective
• *poiēsei*: dative, feminine, singular - location/sphere (in doing)
• *estai*: future, middle, indicative, 3rd person singular - will be

Word Meanings

• *parakypsas*: having looked into/having bent down to see/having peered into
• *nomon*: law/principle/rule
• *teleion*: perfect/complete/mature
• *eleutherias*: freedom/liberty
• *parameinas*: having continued/having persevered/having remained
• *akroatēs*: hearer/listener
• *epilēsmonēs*: forgetfulness/forgetting
• *genomenos*: having become/having been
• *poiētēs*: doer/performer/practitioner
• *ergou*: work/deed/action
• *makarios*: blessed/happy/fortunate
• *poiēsei*: doing/action/performance
• *estai*: will be/shall be

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—this person will be blessed in what he does.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  But{G1161} he that looketh{G3879} into{G1519} the perfect{G5046} law,{G3551} the [law]{G3551} of liberty,{G1657} and{G2532} [so] continueth,{G3887} being{G1096} not{G3756} a hearer{G202} that forgetteth{G1953} but{G235} a doer{G4163} that worketh,{G2041} this man{G3778} shall be{G2071} blessed{G3107} in{G1722} his{G846} doing.{G4162}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  But{G1161} whoso looketh{G3879}{(G5660)} into{G1519} the perfect{G5046} law{G3551} of liberty{G1657}, and{G2532} continueth{G3887}{(G5660)} therein, he{G3778} being{G1096}{(G5637)} not{G3756} a forgetful{G1953} hearer{G202}, but{G235} a doer{G4163} of the work{G2041}, this man{G3778} shall be{G2071}{(G5704)} blessed{G3107} in{G1722} his{G846} deed{G4162}.

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  But who so loketh in the parfaict lawe of libertie and continueth ther in (yf he be not a forgetfull hearer but a doar of ye worke) the same shall be happie in his dede.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  But who so loketh in ye perfect lawe of libertie, and continueth therin (yf he be not a forgetfull hearer, but a doar of the worke) the same shalbe happie in his dede.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  But who so looketh in the perfect Lawe of libertie, and continueth therein, hee not being a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the woorke, shalbe blessed in his deede.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  But who so loketh in the perfect lawe of libertie, and continueth therin he being not a forgetfull hearer, but a doer of the worke, shalbe blessed in his deede.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth [therein], he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  But he who looks into the perfect law, the law of freedom, and continues, not being a hearer who forgets but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and he who did look into the perfect law -- that of liberty, and did continue there, this one -- not a forgetful hearer becoming, but a doer of work -- this one shall be happy in his doing.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But he that looketh into the perfect law, the `law' of liberty, and `so' continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But he that looketh into the perfect law, the [law] of liberty, and [so] continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But he who goes on looking into the true law which makes him free, being not a hearer without memory but a doer putting it into effect, this man will have a blessing on his acts.

• World English Bible (2000)

  But he who looks into the perfect law of freedom, and continues, not being a hearer who forgets, but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out– he will be blessed in what he does.

Referenced Verses

• Luke 11:28 : 28 But he said, On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it.
• 1 Pet 2:16 : 16 As free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God.
• John 13:17 : 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
• Jas 2:12 : 12 So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty.
• 2 Cor 3:17-18 : 17 Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 But we all, with unveiled faces beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
• Gal 5:1 : 1 Stand firm therefore in the freedom with which Christ has made us free, and do not become entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
• 2 Cor 13:5 : 5 Examine yourselves, whether you are in the faith; prove your own selves. Do you not know your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, unless you are reprobates?
• Gal 2:4 : 4 And that because of false brethren stealthily brought in, who came in secretly to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:
• John 8:31-32 : 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
• John 8:36 : 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.
• Col 1:23 : 23 If you continue in the faith grounded and settled, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard, and which was preached to every creature under heaven; of which I, Paul, am made a minister;
• 1 Tim 2:15 : 15 Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.
• 1 Tim 4:16 : 16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
• Heb 12:15 : 15 Looking diligently lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled;
• Jas 1:23-24 : 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 For he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was.
• 1 John 2:24 : 24 Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father.
• Rev 14:13 : 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, Write, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. Yes, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.
• John 15:9-9 : 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; continue in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you shall abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in His love.
• Acts 2:42 : 42 They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
• Acts 13:43 : 43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
• Acts 26:22 : 22 Having therefore obtained help from God, I continue to this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other things than those which the prophets and Moses said would come:
• Rom 2:7-8 : 7 To those who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life: 8 But to those who are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
• Rom 7:12 : 12 Therefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
• Rom 7:22-23 : 22 For I delight in the law of God according to the inner man: 23 But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
• Rom 8:15 : 15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, Abba, Father.
• Rom 11:22 : 22 Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.
• 1 Cor 15:58 : 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
• 1 Sam 12:14 : 14 If you will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both you and also the king that reigns over you continue following the LORD your God:
• Ps 19:7-9 : 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is your servant warned, and in keeping them there is great reward.
• Ps 106:3 : 3 Blessed are they who keep judgment and he who does righteousness at all times.
• Ps 119:2-3 : 2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, and who seek Him with their whole heart. 3 They also do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.
• Ps 119:32 : 32 I will run the course of Your commandments, for You shall enlarge my heart.
• Ps 119:45 : 45 And I will walk at liberty, for I seek Your precepts.
• Ps 119:96-99 : 96 I have seen the consummation of all perfection, but Your commandment is exceedingly broad. 97 MEM. Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day. 98 You, through Your commandments, have made me wiser than my enemies; for they are ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep Your precepts. 101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Your word. 102 I have not departed from Your judgments, for You Yourself have taught me. 103 How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 104 Through Your precepts I get understanding, therefore I hate every false way. 105 NUN. Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.
• Prov 14:15 : 15 The simple believes every word, but the prudent man considers his steps carefully.
• Isa 8:20 : 20 To the law and to the testimony: if they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
• Luke 6:47-49 : 47 Whoever comes to me, and hears my sayings, and does them, I will show you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man who built a house, and dug deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. 49 But he that hears, and does not, is like a man who without a foundation built a house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.
• Rev 22:14 : 14 Blessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.