James 1:21

21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

21Therefore, ridding yourselves of all filthiness and all 1:21 Lit abundance of malicethat remains of wickedness, in 1:21 Or gentlenesshumility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

21Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

21So get rid of all uncleanness and 1:21 Lit surplus of.all that remains of wickedness, and with a humble spirit receive the word [of God] which is implanted [actually rooted in your heart], which is able to save your souls.

21Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

21So get rid of everything that is sinful. Get rid of the evil that is all around us. Don’t be too proud to accept the word that is planted in you. It can save you.