James 1:19 (WEB)
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
Fathers and councils · 6
John Cassian
- John Cassian, Conferences XI–XVII XIV.9Conference XIV
“Be then in all things “swift to hear, but slow to speak,” lest there come upon you that which is noted by Solomon: “If thou seest a man who is quick to speak, know that there is more hope of a fool than of him;” and do not presume to teach any one in words what you have not already performed in deed.” — editor's note: S. James i. 19.
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Gregory the Great
“Hence again it is said, Let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak, and slow to wrath (Ib.” — the author cites it
Read the whole comment“Hence again he says, Let every man be swift to hear, but slow to speak (Ibid.” — the author cites it
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Augustine of Hippo
“And if it may be so, let him desire this, not to be obliged to speak and talk and teach.…I can quickly tell you wherein each one may prove himself, not by never speaking, but by requiring a case where it is his duty to speak; let him be glad to be silent, in will, let him speak to teach, when he must.” — editor's note: Jas. i. 19.
Read the whole comment“Therefore, as the Apostle James saith, “Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak.”” — editor's note: Jas. i. 19.
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Jerome
“She was slow to speak and swift to hear, remembering the precept, “Keep silence and hearken, O Israel.”” — editor's note: Jas. i. 19.
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Cross-references · 16
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Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in Conferences XI–XVII XIV.9.
Cited together in Conferences XI–XVII XIV.9.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in Conferences XI–XVII XIV.9.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Cited together in The Book of Pastoral Rule III.15.
Quotes
Be quick to hear and slow to answer.
