en_tn_condensed/jas/01/23.md

# For if anyone is a hearer of the word

"For if anyone listens to the God's message in the scriptures"

# but not a doer

The word "is" and "of the word" are understood from the previous phrase. The noun "doer" can also be expressed with the verbs "do" or "obey." Alternate translation: "but is not a doer of the word" or "but does not obey the word" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])

# he is like a man who examines his natural face in a mirror

A person who hears God's word is like someone who looks in the mirror. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

# his natural face

The word "natural" clarifies that James is using the ordinary meaning of the word "face." Alternate translation: "his face"
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00			`# For if anyone is a hearer of the word`

			`"For if anyone listens to the God's message in the scriptures"`

			`# but not a doer`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`The word "is" and "of the word" are understood from the previous phrase. The noun "doer" can also be expressed with the verbs "do" or "obey." Alternate translation: "but is not a doer of the word" or "but does not obey the word" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis]])`
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
			`# he is like a man who examines his natural face in a mirror`

			`A person who hears God's word is like someone who looks in the mirror. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])`

			`# his natural face`

Replace all AT: with Alternate translation: 2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00			`The word "natural" clarifies that James is using the ordinary meaning of the word "face." Alternate translation: "his face"`
Remainder of books formated per verse 2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00