Mark commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. John chapter verses 117 in the beginning of this chapter jesus is having dinner with his disciples. James 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Chapter 2 is equally clearly devoted to impartial benevolence, as a further proof of true. It was likely the first new testament book letter to be written. Peter addresses the dispersed jews of pontus, galatia, and cappadocia. Verses 1927 in this part of the chapter we are required,i. The passage begins with a question about what faith actually is james 2. This temple was originally rebuilt by zerubbabel and ezra ezra 6.
Commentary on the book of james by matthew henry new. James 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Watch our overview video on the book of james, which breaks down the. Beneath this stone, a lump of clay, lies arabella young, who, on the twentyfourth of may, began to hold her tongue. I am referring to things about individuals which do not relate to the character or value of the person. James then addresses the relationship between faith and works, especially the folly of professing faith when unaccompanied by works. Oesterley thought that for the most part this epistle is a collection of independent sayings. The word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Browse studies about 200 articles, over 5,100 versebyverse. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group.
Biblical studiesnew testament commentaries1 corinthianschapter. Rahab demonstrated her trust in the god of israel by hiding the spies and seeking salvation from their god joshua 2. The virgin mary had more sons and daughters than did her sister mary matthew. Let no man say, when he is tempted, solicited to sin, i am tempted of god. In this first chapter of the biblical text we have found the thrust of jamess entire letter. A free bible commentary on the letter of james in easy english. James 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The key personalities of this book are james and persecuted christians. The book of james is a general epistle apostolic letter. Go to now, come now, an interjection, calculated to excite attention. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. This passage is not so much a difficult passage as it is one which is regularly misused and abused. James an apostle of the circumcision, with peter and john, james in jerusalem, palestine, and syria.
I think we would all have to admit that arabella young began to hold. With his now familiar and kind address my brothers, james begins with a specific instruction that not many should become teachers. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. James, like all of the general epistles except hebrews, is named after its author verse 1. James, a bondservant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to. James wrote this book to jewish believers to encourage them to endure and live. But those sins which bring sufferings, or the weakness and faults men are chargeable with under. The explanation given in the earlier edition of this commentary. The origin of wars and contentions, and the wretched lot of those who are engaged in them, james 4. The mourning mentioned both by jesus and james is that godly sorrow which produces repentance, and without which salvation is not promised luke.
James 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. It is full of love and a giving heart, consistent with the holiness of god. Text commentaries by john macarthur john macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, as well as an author, conference kjv nkjv nlt niv esv csb nasb net rsv asv ylt dby web hnv. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. Some think the book of james isnt important for christians, and some quote. The supper had already begun when jesus rose from the table and began washing the disciples feet. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
In another place he wrote of the book of james, i think highly of the epistle of james, and. How to apply to god under troubles, and how to behave in prosperous and in adverse circumstances. James 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. After the inscription and salutation christians are taught how to conduct themselves when under the cross.
Henrietta mears the book of james is the most practical of all the epistles, and. Verses 18 as the sins before condemned arise from an affectation of being thought more wise than others, and being endued with more knowledge than they, so the apostle in these verses shows the difference between mens pretending to be wise and their being really so, and between the wisdom which is from beneath from earth or hell and. James perhaps is subtly rebuking the partiality that may have developed on the part of jewish christians against the gentile believers starting to come into the church. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Primarily, many christians drag up this text when discussions of. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. The apostle here reproves ambition, and an arrogant magisterial tongue. The book of james, chapter 5 free bible commentary. The worldview of the preceding paragraph was that god rules over time and requires our obedience to his will in all use of it. David guzik commentary on james 1 talks about how the believer can make it. In this chapter, the following requirements for those who would be perfect are advocated. Here are cautions against corrupt affections, and love of this world, which is enmity to god. James 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the.
Jeremiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The friendship of the world is enmity with god, james 4. The first two of these stress the importance and power of such a small instrument as the tongue, and the third stresses the astounding damage resulting. Showing respect of persons made one a judge with evil thoughts, and james provides several reasons why such prejudice was unbecoming of those who believe in jesus and worthy of condemnation 1. Possibly they were wealthy jews, the very ones who persecuted the early christians. Biblical studiesnew testament commentaries1 corinthians. Commentaries for james chapter 3 controlling what we say. James 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious lord jesus christ must not show favoritism. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. James 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. All passion, and rash anger, and vile affections, ought to be suppressed.
All professions of faith are vain, if not producing love and justice to others. As if future events were in your own power, and your health and lives were ensured to you for a certain time. First pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. The author is identified only as james, and there are four men so named in the new testament. International bible lesson uniform sunday school lessons series for. James 3 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. In this book, james combines the wisdom of his brother jesus with the book of. The suffering state of christians in this world is represented, and that in a very instructive manner, if we attend to what is plainly and necessarily implied, together with what is fully expressed. When jesus will reign on the earth his yr reign on this earth thats the day of rest that paul is speaking of when his kingdom is gonna be with in us via that good seed the word the seed of the kingdom jesus mentions in mat.
Yes, we may think to ourselves, we know that god is the source of life, but my marriage, finances, state of affairs, etc. Verses 212 we now come to consider the matter of this epistle. James, like them, lived to serve god and the people of god. Since james uses this word here in this passage and follows it with the lord will raise him up it would seem that james is using this word with its broader meanings included. Whatever this chapter is, acknowledged by all as difficult and controversial. Birdgeway bible commentary boxs commentaries on selected books. James chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Further, though james is called by the evangelist the brother of our lord, yet it. After choosing a bible book, select a verse you desire. We are here taught that god is not the author of any mans sin. There are several men named james mentioned in the new testament, but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called james the just, the halfbrother of jesus matthew.
David guzik commentary on mark describes the destruction of the temple and what the. But in no other book we will find so many prophetical symbols as in the book of jeremiah. James here defined exactly what he meant by the meekness of wisdom in james 3. James presents truth by making a statement and then showing how some will react to this stated truth. It is often hauled out to say something which it never intended to say. James chapter 4 coffmans commentary of the new testament. James calls the corrupt principle itself lust, and the actings of it. Different bible translations of the letter of james and other bible study resources are available. The book of james, chapter 2 free bible commentary.
Jamess focus on work has led to deep controversy about the letter. Verse 10 humble yourselves in the sight of the lord, and he shall exalt you. James 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The second chapter of james offers a farreaching treatment of the life of faith. J ames is a book that many of us know random verses from, yet we tend to not really know the book that well. In james 4 there is a logical progression throughout. The book of james a detailed commentary basic training bible ministries page 2 introduction to james background of the book the epistle of james is one of the general epistles, including 1 and 2 peter, 1, 2 and 3 john, and jude. James 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. Numbers chapter kjv king james version gina is absolutely correct read your bibles people for yourself. These letters were sent out as circular epistles to be passed around and read in several locations. James, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes. James the halfbrother of jesus wrote it approximately 4849 a. Since james includes the idea of being forgiven of sin, if there are sins involved, what he means by saved clearly includes the spiritual dimension.
James chapter 1 kjv king james version comment by alex on mat that day of rest now under the new covenant is a yr day not a 24 hr day. It is safe to conclude that when james is referred to without any designation as brother of john, son of zebedee, or son of alphaeus, that james the brother of our lord is. Introduction in his book entitled killing giants, pulling thorns,26 chuck swindoll has reminded us of this epitaph, etched faintly on a gray slate tombstone on a windswept hill in an english country churchyard. Part of the reason for this is that james is like proverbs in that many of its verses really stand alone in their content. The scripture calls some of the great people in israels history slaves or servants of god. Those who are disposed to look into these may consult the first book of.
The book of james is a website dedicated to the study of the epistle letter of james in the new testament. More probably is the view that james was not citing a particular passage but summarizing the truth expressed in several old testament passages. Chapter 2 is equally clearly devoted to impartial benevolence, as a further proof of. James is clear, however, that there is nothing good that can come out of our trying to justify our jealousies. Mark commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Yet, probably james jotted it down as an afterthought, to emphasize the warning of james 5. Exhortations for christians to care for one another. There are three comparisons introduced by james with this verse with reference to the tongue. Verses 8 the apostle, having condemned the sin of those who had an undue respect of persons, and having urged what was sufficient to convict them of the greatness of this evil, now proceeds to show how the matter may be mended. There are certain things about people that can be regarded as characterneutral attributes. James 3 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. James free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Study the bible online using commentary on james 1 and more. The whole passage reminds us once more of the sermon on the mount matthew 7.
Commentaries for james chapter 5 dont be materialistic. I am tempted of god the inclination of mans heart to good, is of itself and properly of god, as light is of the sun. Now as he sat on the mount of olives opposite the temple, peter, james. There are at least fifteen allusions to the sermon on the mount in james. Let no man say lest the former sentiment should be misapplied, as the word temptation has two grand meanings, solicitation to sin, and trial from providential situation or circumstances, james, taking up the word in the former sense, after having used it in the latter, says. Those who profess religion ought especially to govern their tongues v. Bible exposition commentary versebyverse commentary. Now listen, you who say, today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Many subjects are handled quickly and succinctly in the book. Study guide for james 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions, and provide insight for applying gods word to life today. Sometimes we want to make exceptions for ourselves because of our difficult trials.
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