KJV ORIGINAL
For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He looks at himself, walks away, and immediately forgets what he just saw.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Don't be the person who checks the mirror and then pretends they didn't see what they saw.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
James, the brother of Jesus, wrote this letter to Jewish Christians dispersed throughout the Roman Empire, likely in the mid-1st century CE. The letter was written to encourage practical Christian living, emphasizing that genuine faith is demonstrated through actions and perseverance amidst trials and temptations.
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