James
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”
James 1:22
James 1:22 (KJV) speaks to obedience, scripture, and integrity — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:”
1 Kings 2:3“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
Psalms 119:1“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”
Joshua 1:8“And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.”
1 Samuel 15:22“And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts.”
Psalms 119:45“Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.”
Psalms 86:11
Common questions
What does James 1:22 mean?
In the King James Version, James 1:22 reads: "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." The verse speaks to obedience, scripture, and integrity. To read it well, take it in the flow of James 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is James 1:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." is James 1:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to James 1:22?
Verses that sit beside James 1:22 include 1 Kings 2:3, Psalms 119:1, and Joshua 1:8. Reading them alongside James 1:22 deepens the theme of obedience.
How can I pray with James 1:22?
Read James 1:22 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.