A.T. Robertson Commentary James 1:22

"But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves." — James 1:22 (ASV)

But be ye (γινεσθε δε). Rather, "But keep on becoming" (present middle imperative of γινομα).

Doers of the word (ποιητα λογου). Old word for agent (-της) from ποιεω to do as in 4:11; Romans 2:13, but in Ac 17:28 our "poet" (long regarded as a "doer" or "maker").

Hearers (ακροατα). Old word for agent again from ακροαμα (to be a hearer), in N.T. only here and Ro 2:13.

Deluding yourselves (παραλογιζομενο εαυτους). Present middle (direct) participle of παραλογιζομα, to reckon aside (παρα) and so wrong, to cheat, to deceive. Redundant reflexive εαυτους with the middle. In N.T. only here and Col 2:4. Such a man does not delude anyone but himself.