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James 2:1-7 (NKJV) My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay…
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James 1:19-27 (NKJV) So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able…
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James 1:12-18 (NKJV) Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil,…
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James 1:9-11 (NKJV) Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes.…
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James 1:1-8 (NKJV) James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work,…
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James continues to instruct us on living the Christian life. He spends some time correcting deceptions about the Christian life. God gives gifts, so should we. James teaches us true gifts based on God’s examples. One of the best gifts He gives is self-control. We must listen carefully before speaking. What we say is…
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James continues his letter on topics concerning the Christian lifestyle and principles of God’s kingdom. My translation and notes on James 1:9-15 Believers Should Be Content in Life’s Status 9 Let the brother of humble circumstances rejoice in that he is exalted, [The Greek word for ‘humble circumstances’ is (G5011) ταπεινός tapeinós, which means…
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James continues with his letter about practical matters. He wishes to strengthen these scattered Jews who believe in Jesus to continue in God’s will and life for them–the Christian life. My translation and notes on James 1:2-8 2 My brothers, consider it all joy when youp find yourselfp surrounded by various trials. [The Greek…
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James, the Lord Jesus’s half-brother, writes a pastoral letter to the Jewish Christians scattered to various places due to persecution. My translation and notes on James 1:1 with introductory notes. James Introduction B1 Author—Holy Spirit B2 Writer—James the Lord’s half-brother and leader of Jerusalem church. C1 It is questioned by some as pseudepigrapha (The…
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C3 The Christian life—Prayer James 5:13-20 D1 Believers Should Sing If Happy and If Sick Should Pray James 5:13-16 D2 Believers Should Know of the Example of Elijah James 5:17-18 D3 Believers Should Guide Our Erring Brothers and Sisters Back to Truth James 5:19-20 James 5:13-20 WEL Is any among you experiencing troubles? You…