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Jam 1:21. Ἀποθέμενοι πᾶσαν ῥυπαρίαν, laying aside all filthiness) A metaphor from a garment; ch. Jam 2:2. Ῥυπαρία, defilement, which is cleansed away by hearing the word: Joh 15:3.-τερισσείαν κακίας) abundance, excess, which is usually faulty, especially in speaking (Mat 5:37). [In thoughts, words, gestures, and works, excess is not without fault.-V. g.] Κακία does not mean malice or craftiness; but badness or vice (faultiness), as opposed to virtue; and the genitive κακίας has here the force of an epithet [faulty excess; not as Engl. Vers.]-ἐν πραΰτητι, with meekness) This is opposed to wrath, and is shown in all things. Comp. 1Pe 2:1-2. Anger and sudden impetuosity of mind is a hindrance to hearing: therefore meekness is required.-δέξασθε, receive) with your mind, with your ears, and in action. [Act the part of ready hearers.-V. g.]-τὸν ἔμφυτον, engrafted) by regeneration, Jam 1:18, and by habit [which you have acquired from your earliest years.-V. g.], Heb 5:14; and also by custom derived from their ancestors, who were Israelites [namely, the people of GOD.-V. g.], Jam 1:1. Comp. 2Ti 1:5. It is engrafted, and therefore most intimately connected with the faithful, and nigh unto them; Rom 10:8 : therefore it is to be received with meekness.-λόγον, the word) the Gospel: 1Pe 1:23, etc.-τὸν δυνάμενον, which is able) with great efficacy.-σῶσαι, to save) The hope of salvation nourishes meekness; and this in turn supports that.