James 3 - Introduction
1:3 works (g-8) Works out as an effect. see ver. 20; Philippians 2:12 .... [ Continue Reading ]
1:3 works (g-8) Works out as an effect. see ver. 20; Philippians 2:12 .... [ Continue Reading ]
3:5 wood (a-21) i.e. a forest. But some regard the expression as meaning 'materials.'... [ Continue Reading ]
3:6 hell. (b-38) Gehenna.... [ Continue Reading ]
3:9 Father, (c-7) Or, perhaps, 'the Lord and [the] Father.' The form of the phrase must be noted. it is one article with two nouns, and so they are in some respect one, _ perhaps_ here only in respect of the blessing.... [ Continue Reading ]
3:13 conversation (d-15) Or 'conduct,' 'manner of life,' as 1 Timothy 4:12 .... [ Continue Reading ]
3:14 boast (e-14) 'Against truth' is connected with 'boast,' as with 'lie.'... [ Continue Reading ]
3:17 unquestioning, (f-19) Or 'uncontentious,' that is, in contrast with contentious pretension to wisdom. practical righteousness bears the fruit of peace for those who make peace.... [ Continue Reading ]