James 1 Greeting. law blessing listening 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. James Greeting. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. Every part of Divine revelation has its use, in bringing the sinner to Christ for salvation, and in directing and encouraging him to walk at liberty, by the Spirit of adoption, according to the holy commands of God. Outside of the United Kingdom, the KJV is in the public domain. Compare Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. Within the United Kingdom, the rights to the KJV are vested in the Crown. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If, after all, any should say, This may be the case with some, but I fear I shall not succeed, the promise is, To any that asketh, it shall be given. Chapter 1. 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. James 1 King James Version 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. James 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. James 1:1 "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting." It is not talking, but walking, that will bring us to heaven. / 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers King James Version 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. And who does not want wisdom to guide him under trials, both in regulating his own spirit, and in managing his affairs? The not bridling the tongue, readiness to speak of the faults of others, or to lessen their wisdom and piety, are signs of a vain religion. 7:7 let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and # Jer. His gracious recompence hereafter, would be connected with his present peace and comfort. Rejoicing in Trials (Philippians 1:12-20) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways. Afflictions, as sent by God, are designed to draw out our graces, but not our corruptions. King James Bible Online: Authorized King James Version (KJV) of the Bible- the preserved and living Word of God. World English Bible. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. The tried Christian shall be a crowned one. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. Testing of Your Faith. We must yield ourselves to the word of God, with humble and teachable minds. As every good gift is from God, so particularly our being born again, and all its holy, happy consequences come from him. Only two real candidates have been proposed, James the brother of John, and James the oldest and half brother of Jesus (Mark 6:3). 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. King James Version (KJV) NIV KJV ESV NKJV. Outline. James 1:3 faith temptation addiction. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. JAM 1:26 1 James, a a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are b scattered abroad, greeting.. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into a divers b temptations;. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. Being chiefly directed against particular errors at that time brought in among the Jewish Christians, it does not contain the same full doctrinal statements as the other epistles, but it presents an admirable summary of the practical duties of all believers. What the sun is in nature, God is in grace, providence, and glory; and infinitely more. 9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: 10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. Those who keep in the law and word of God, are, and shall be, blessed in all their ways. False religious may be known by their impurity and uncharitableness. 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. But nothing sinful in the heart or conduct can be ascribed to God. James 1:25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. But in vain do we hear God's word, and look into the gospel glass, if we go away, and forget our spots, instead of washing them off; and forget our remedy, instead of applying to it. Our sins are the spots the law discovers: Christ's blood is the laver the gospel shows. When the work of patience is complete, it will furnish all that is necessary for our Christian race and warfare. When our faith and spirits rise and fall with second causes, there will be unsteadiness in our words and actions. Greetings from James . (26,27)1-11 Christianity teaches men to be joyful under troubles: such exercises are sent from God's love; and trials in the way of duty will brighten our graces now, and our crown at last. Authorship: The author is identified only as James, and there are four men so named in the New Testament. 1 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.. It is the design of the word of God to make us wise to salvation; and those who propose any mean or low ends in attending upon it, dishonour the gospel, and disappoint their own souls.22-25 If we heard a sermon every day of the week, and an angel from heaven were the preacher, yet, if we rested in hearing only, it would never bring us to heaven. Afflictions cannot make us miserable, if it be not our own fault. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. Darby Bible Translation. Salutation. The man who has a slandering tongue, cannot have a truly humble, gracious heart. 2:3–6; Matt. 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. Stop the beginnings of sin, or all the evils that follow must be wholly charged upon us. This may not always expose men to contempt in the world, but such ways cannot please God. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. Moffatt translated James 1:2 as, Greet it as pure joy, pointing out a play on word between the Greetings at the end of James 1:1, and a similar word used to start James 1:2. In hearing the word, we look into it for counsel and direction, and when we study it, it turns to our spiritual life. James 1:1-4. And let us remember, that nothing avails in Christ Jesus, but faith that worketh by love, purifies the heart, subdues carnal lusts, and obeys God's commands.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. James, bondman of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the dispersion, greeting. Go To James Index. An unspotted life must go with unfeigned love and charity. 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Those of low degree may rejoice, if they are exalted to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom of God; and the rich may rejoice in humbling providences, that lead to a humble and lowly disposition of mind. Testing of Your Faith. Every soul that truly loves God, shall have its trials in this world fully recompensed in that world above, where love is made perfect. Let the word of truth be carefully attended to, and it will set before us the corruption of our nature, the disorders of our hearts and lives; and it will tell us plainly what we are. 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication 4 will rise with healing wings, 5 and you will skip about 6 like calves released from the stall. 6 # (Mark 11:23, 24); Acts 10:20 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. The origin of evil and temptation is in our own hearts. Since the breadth of this address does not indicate that the people were enduring any common experience, James is likely giving counsel of timeless and general application that is indispensable to growth in godly character to all sorts of people under every circumstance. (12-18) The duty of watching against a rash temper, and of receiving the word of God with meekness. We should devote all our faculties to God's service, that we may be a kind of first-fruits of his creatures.19-21 Instead of blaming God under our trials, let us open our ears and hearts to learn what he teaches by them. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Yet the evidence unquestionably favors one candidate. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. Pray with faith (5-8) IV. Christ will become more precious to the believer's soul, which by his grace will become more fitted for the inheritance of the saints in light.26,27 When men take more pains to seem religious than really to be so, it is a sign their religion is in vain. The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this , that the trying of your faith worketh patience. The commands of God, and the dealings of his providence, try men's hearts, and show the dispositions which prevail in them. 26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. Persevere in trials (2-4) III. If we flatter ourselves, it is our own fault; the truth, as it is in Jesus, flatters no man. He is not the author of the dross, though his fiery trial exposes it. 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