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Kenneth Wuest · Citado em PreceptAustin

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Wuest: James, a bondslave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes, those in the dispersion. Be constantly rejoicing. Young's Literal: James, of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ a servant, to the Twelve Tribes who are in the dispersion: Hail! James - Matthew 10:3; 13:55; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13; 12:17; 15:13; 21:18; Galatians 1:19; 2:9,12; Jude 1:1) Servant - John 12:26; Romans 1:1; Philippians 1:1; Titus 1:1; 2 Peter 1:1 To the twelve tribes Exodus 24:4; 28:21; 39:14; 1 Kings 18:31; Ezra 6:17; Matthew 19:28; Acts 26:7; Revelation 7:4 Dispersed - Leviticus 26:33; Deuteronomy 4:27; 28:64; 30:3; 32:26; Esther 3:8; Ezekiel 12:15; John 7:35; Acts 2:5; 8:1; 15:21; 1 Peter 1:1 Greetings - Acts 15:23; 23:26; 2 Timothy 4:21 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:1 James 1:2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, (NASB: Lockman) GNT Πᾶσαν χαρὰν ἡγήσασθε, ἀδελφοί μου, ὅταν πειρασμοῖς περιπέσητε ποικίλοις, Amplified: Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations. (Amplified Bible - Lockman)

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Wuest: knowing experientially that the approving of your faith, that faith having been put to the test for the purpose of being approved, and having met the test, has been approved, produces a patience which bears up and does not lose heart or courage under trials. Young's Literal: knowing that the proof of your faith doth work endurance, Knowing that - Romans 5:3,4; 8:28; 2Co 4:17 Produces endurance - Ro 2:7; 8:25; 15:4; Col 1:11; 2Th 1:4; 3:5; Heb 10:36; 12:1; 2Pe 1:6 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:3 James 1:4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything. GNT ἡ δὲ ὑπομονὴ ἔργον τέλειον ἐχέτω, ἵνα ἦτε τέλειοι καὶ ὁλόκληροι ἐν μηδενὶ λειπόμενοι. NLT So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. (Revised) ESV And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. ASV And let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing. CSB But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. NIV Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. NKJ But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. NRS and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.

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Wuest: But be allowing the aforementioned patience to be having its complete work in order that you may be spiritually mature and complete in every detail, lacking in nothing. Young's Literal: and let the endurance have a perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire--in nothing lacking; Let endurance have James 5:7, 8, 9, 10, 11; Job 17:9; Ps 37:7; 40:1; Hab 2:3; Mt 10:22; Lk 8:15; 21:19; Gal 6:9 Its perfect result - Jas 3:2; Pr 4:8; Mt 5:48; Jn 17:23; 1Co 2:6; Php 3:12, 13, 14, 15; Col 4:12; 2Ti 3:17; Heb 13:21; 1Pe 5:10; 1Jn 4:17,18 Lacking in nothing - Jas 1:5; Mt 19:20; Mk 10:21; Lk 18:22; 2Pe 1:9 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:4 James 1:5 But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him. GNT Εἰ δέ τις ὑμῶν λείπεται σοφίας, αἰτείτω παρὰ τοῦ διδόντος θεοῦ πᾶσιν ἁπλῶς καὶ μὴ ὀνειδίζοντος καὶ δοθήσεται αὐτῷ. NLT If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. (Revised) ESV If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. ASV But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. CSB Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him. NIV If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. NKJ If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. NRS If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. KJV: 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. NLT: If youDoubleQuote need wisdom—if you want to know what God wants you to do—ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: And if, as is the case, anyone of you is deficient in wisdom, let him keep on presenting his request in the presence of the giving God who gives to all with simplicity and without reserve, and who does not reproach, and it shall be given him. Young's Literal: and if any of you do lack wisdom, let him ask from God, who is giving to all liberally, and not reproaching, and it shall be given to him; If any of you lacks wisdom - Ex 31:3,6; 36:1, 2, 3, 4; 1Ki 3:7, 8, 9,11,12; Job 28:12-28; Pr 3:5, 6, 7; 9:4, 56; Je 1:6,7; 2Co 2:16 Let him ask - Jas 1:17; 3:17; 5:16; 1Chr 22:12; 2Chr 1:10; Pr 2:3, 4, 5, 6; Is 55:6,7; Je 29:12; Je 29:13; Da 2:18, 19, 20, 21, 22; Mt 7:7, 8, 9, 10, 11; Lk 11:9, 10, 11, 12, 13; Jn 4:10; 14:13; 15:7; Jn 16:23,24; 1Jn 3:22; 5:14,15 Without reproach Mt 11:20 Mk 16:14 Lu 15:20-22 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:5 James 1:6 But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: Only it must be in faith that he asks with no wavering (no hesitating, no doubting). For the one who wavers (hesitates, doubts) is like the billowing surge out at sea that is blown hither and thither and tossed by the wind. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET But he must ask in faith without doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed around by the wind. GNT αἰτείτω δὲ ἐν πίστει μηδὲν διακρινόμενος· ὁ γὰρ διακρινόμενος ἔοικεν κλύδωνι θαλάσσης ἀνεμιζομένῳ καὶ ῥιπιζομένῳ. NLT But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. ESV But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. ASV But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed. CSB But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind. NIV But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. NKJ 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. NRS But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind; KJV: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. NLT: But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: But let him be presenting his request in a trusting attitude, not in an expression of that hesitation which vacillates, for the person who vacillates is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind; WBC: Let the asking, however, be accompanied with faith, and no doubting: for the doubter is like the billowing sea driven by the wind and tossed about. Young's Literal: and let him ask in faith, nothing doubting, for he who is doubting hath been like a wave of the sea, driven by wind and tossed, Ask in faith - Mt 21:22; Mk 11:22, 23, 24; 1Ti 2:8; He 11:6 The one who doubts - Ge 49:4; Ep 4:14; He 10:23; 13:9; 2Pe 2:17; Jude 1:12,13 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:6 James 1:7 For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: For truly, let not such a person imagine that he will receive anything [he asks for] from the Lord, (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord, GNT μὴ γὰρ οἰέσθω ὁ ἄνθρωπος ἐκεῖνος ὅτι λήμψεταί τι παρὰ τοῦ κυρίου, NLT Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. (Revised) ESV For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; ASV For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord; CSB That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. NIV That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; NKJ For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; NRS for the doubter, being double-minded and unstable in every way, must not expect to receive anything from the Lord. KJV: For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. NLT: People like that should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: for let not that individual be supposing that he shall receive anything from the presence of the Lord, Young's Literal: for let not that man suppose that he shall receive anything from the Lord-- Jas 4:3; Pr 15:8; 21:27; Isa 1:15; Isa 58:3,4 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:7 James 1:8 being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: [For being as he is] a man of two minds (hesitating, dubious, irresolute), [he is] unstable and unreliable and uncertain about everything [he thinks, feels, decides]. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET since he is a double-minded individual, unstable in all his ways. GNT ἀνὴρ δίψυχος, ἀκατάστατος ἐν πάσαις ταῖς ὁδοῖς αὐτοῦ. ESV he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. ASV a doubleminded man, unstable in all his ways. CSB An indecisive man is unstable in all his ways. NIV he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. NKJ he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. NRS for the doubter, being double-minded and unstable in every way, must not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 KJV: A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. NLT: They can't make up their minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: a dubious, undecided man, vacillating in all his ways. Young's Literal: a two-souled man is unstable in all his ways. Jas 4:8; 1Ki 18:21; 2Ki 17:33,41; Is 29:13; Ho 7:8, 9, 10, 11; 10:2; Mt 6:22,24; 2Pe 2:14; 3:16 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:8 James 1:9 But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: Let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his elevation [as a Christian, called to the true riches and to be an heir of God], (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position. GNT Καυχάσθω δὲ ὁ ἀδελφὸς ὁ ταπεινὸς ἐν τῷ ὕψει αὐτοῦ, NLT Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. (Revised) KJV Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: ESV Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, ASV But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate: CSB The brother of humble circumstances should boast in his exaltation, NIV The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. NKJ Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, NRS Let the believer who is lowly boast in being raised up, NLT: Christians who are poor should be glad, for God has honored them. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: Moreover, let the brother who is in lowly circumstances be glorying in his exalted position. Young's Literal: And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation, But the brother of humble circumstances - James 2:5,6; Deut 15:7,9,11; Ps 62:9; Pr 17:5; 19:1; Lk 1:52 Glory - Jer 9:23,24; Ro 5:2,3; Phil 3:3 In high position - James 2:5; 1Sa 2:8; Ps 113:7,8; Lk 9:48; 10:20; Ro 8:17; 2Co 6:10; Php 3:14; 1Pe 2:9; 1Jn 3:1, 2, 3; Re 2:9; 5:9,10; 7:9,10 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:9 James 1:10 and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: And the rich [person ought to glory] in being humbled [by being shown his human frailty], because like the flower of the grass he will pass away. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET But the rich person's pride should be in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a wildflower in the meadow. GNT ὁ δὲ πλούσιος ἐν τῇ ταπεινώσει αὐτοῦ, ὅτι ὡς ἄνθος χόρτου παρελεύσεται. NLT And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. (Revised) ESV and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. ASV and the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. CSB but the one who is rich should boast in his humiliation because he will pass away like a flower of the field. NIV But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. NKJ but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. NRS and the rich in being brought low, because the rich will disappear like a flower in the field. KJV: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. NLT: And those who are rich should be glad, for God has humbled them. They will fade away like a flower in the field. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: But the one who is wealthy, let him be glorying in his humiliation, because as the flower of the grass he shall come to an end Young's Literal: and the rich in his becoming low, because as a flower of grass he shall pass away; The rich man is to glory in his humiliation Is 57:15; 66:2; Mt 5:3; Php 3:8; 1Ti 6:17 Because - Jas 4:14; Job 14:2; Ps 37:2,35,36; 90:5,6; 102:11; 103:15; Is 40:6; Mt 6:30; 1Co 7:31; 1Pe 1:24; 1Jn 2:17 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:10 James 1:11 For the sun rises with a scorching wind and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: For the sun comes up with a scorching heat and parches the grass; its flower falls off and its beauty fades away. Even so will the rich man wither and die in the midst of his pursuits. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:11 For the sun rises with its heat and dries up the meadow; the petal of the flower falls off and its beauty is lost forever. So also the rich person in the midst of his pursuits will wither away. GNT James 1:11 ἀνέτειλεν γὰρ ὁ ἥλιος σὺν τῷ καύσωνι καὶ ἐξήρανεν τὸν χόρτον καὶ τὸ ἄνθος αὐτοῦ ἐξέπεσεν καὶ ἡ εὐπρέπεια τοῦ προσώπου αὐτοῦ ἀπώλετο· οὕτως καὶ ὁ πλούσιος ἐν ταῖς πορείαις αὐτοῦ μαρανθήσεται. NLT James 1:11 The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and its beauty fades away. In the same way, the rich will fade away with all of their achievements. (Revised) KJV James 1:11 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. ESV James 1:11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits. ASV James 1:11 For the sun ariseth with the scorching wind, and 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 goings. CSB James 1:11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and dries up the grass; its flower falls off, and its beautiful appearance is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will wither away while pursuing his activities. NIV James 1:11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business. NKJ James 1:11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits. NRS James 1:11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the field; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. It is the same way with the rich; in the midst of a busy life, they will wither away. KJV: 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. NLT: The hot sun rises and dries up the grass; the flower withers, and its beauty fades away. So also, wealthy people will fade away with all of their achievements. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: for the sun arises with its scorching heat and the grass withers and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed. So shall also the wealthy person fade away together with his undertakings. Young's Literal: for the sun did rise with the burning heat, and did wither the grass, and the flower of it fell, and the grace of its appearance did perish, so also the rich in his way shall fade away! For the sun rises - Is 49:10; Jonah 4:7,8; Mt 13:6; Mk 4:6 So too the rich man - Jas 5:1-7 Job 21:24-30 Ps 37:35,36 49:6-14 73:18-20 Ec 5:15 Isa 28:1,4 40:7,8 Lu 12:16-21 16:19-25 1Co 7:31 1Pe 1:4 5:4 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:11 James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive [the victor’s] crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:12 Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him. GNT James 1:12 Μακάριος ἀνὴρ ὃς ὑπομένει πειρασμόν, ὅτι δόκιμος γενόμενος λήμψεται τὸν στέφανον τῆς ζωῆς ὃν ἐπηγγείλατο τοῖς ἀγαπῶσιν αὐτόν. NLT James 1:12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (Revised) KJV James 1:12 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. ESV James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. ASV James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him. CSB James 1:12 A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. NIV James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. NKJ James 1:12 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. NRS James 1:12 Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. KJV: 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. NLT: God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: Spiritually prosperous is the man who remains steadfast under trial, because after he has met the test and has been approved, he shall receive the crown, namely, that crown which has to do with the life, which He promised to those who love Him. Young's Literal: Happy the man who doth endure temptation, because, becoming approved, he shall receive the crown of the life, which the Lord did promise to those loving Him. Blessed is a man - Jas 1:2, 3, 4; 5:11; Job 5:17; Ps 94:12; 119:67,71,75; Pr 3:11,12; He 6:15; 10:32; 12:5; Re 3:19 For once he has been approved: De 8:2 13:3 Pr 17:3 Zec 13:9 Mal 3:2,3 Heb 11:17 1Pe 1:6,7 1Pe 5:10 the crown: Mt 25:34 Lu 22:28-30 Ro 2:7-10 1Co 9:25 2Ti 4:8 1Pe 1:7 4:13 1Pe 5:4 Rev 2:10 3:21 which the Lord has promised: Jas 2:5 Isa 64:4 Mt 10:22 19:28,29 to those who love Him: Jas 2:5 Ex 20:6 De 7:9 Ne 1:5 Ps 5:11 Ro 8:28 1Co 2:9 8:3 1Pe 1:8 1Jn 4:19 James 1 Resources Click here for in depth comments on James 1:12 James 1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted from God; for God is incapable of being tempted by [what is] evil and He Himself tempts no one. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. GNT James 1:13 μηδεὶς πειραζόμενος λεγέτω ὅτι Ἀπὸ θεοῦ πειράζομαι· ὁ γὰρ θεὸς ἀπείραστός ἐστιν κακῶν, πειράζει δὲ αὐτὸς οὐδένα. NLT James 1:13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. (Revised) KJV James 1:13 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: ESV James 1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. ASV James 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempteth no man: CSB James 1:13 No one undergoing a trial should say, "I am being tempted by God." For God is not tempted by evil, and He Himself doesn't tempt anyone. NIV James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; NKJ James 1:13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. NRS James 1:13 No one, when tempted, should say, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil and he himself tempts no one. KJV: 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: NLT: And remember, no one who wants to do wrong should ever say, "God is tempting me." God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else either. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: Let no man be saying when he is being solicited to sin, By God I am being solicited to sin, for God is incapable of being solicited to sin, the source of the solicitations being evils,, and He himself solicits no one to sin. (Eerdmans) Young's Literal: Let no one say, being tempted--`From God I am tempted,' for God is not tempted of evil, and Himself doth tempt no one, Let no one say James 1:2,12; Genesis 3:12; Isaiah 63:17; Habakkuk 2:12,13; Romans 9:19,20 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:13 James 1:14 But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. (NASB: Lockman) (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: But every person is tempted when he is drawn away, enticed and baited by his own evil desire (lust, passions). (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:14 But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desires. GNT James 1:14 ἕκαστος δὲ πειράζεται ὑπὸ τῆς ἰδίας ἐπιθυμίας ἐξελκόμενος καὶ δελεαζόμενος· NLT James 1:14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. (Revised) ESV James 1:14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. ASV James 1:14 but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. CSB James 1:14 But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and enticed by his own evil desires. NIV James 1:14 but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. NKJ James 1:14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. NRS James 1:14 But one is tempted by one's own desire, being lured and enticed by it; KJV: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. NLT: Temptation comes from the lure of our own evil desires. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: But each one is being solicited to sin when he is taken in tow and enticed by his own craving. . (Eerdmans) Young's Literal: and each one is tempted, by his own desires being led away and enticed, When he is carried away James 4:1,2; Genesis 6:5; 8:21; Josh 7:21, 22, 23, 24; 2 Sa 11:1, 2,3, 4, 5; 1Ki 21:2, 3, 4; Job 31:1, 9; Job 31:27; Pr 4:23; Isa 44:20; Hos 13:9; Mt 5:28; 15:18,20; Mk 7:21; 7:22; Ro 7:11,13; Eph 4:22; Heb 3:13 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:14 James 1:15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: Then the evil desire, when it has conceived, gives birth to sin, and sin, when it is fully matured, brings forth death. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:15 Then when desire conceives, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is full grown, it gives birth to death. GNT James 1:15 εἶτα ἡ ἐπιθυμία συλλαβοῦσα τίκτει ἁμαρτίαν, ἡ δὲ ἁμαρτία ἀποτελεσθεῖσα ἀποκύει θάνατον. NLT James 1:15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. (Revised) ESV James 1:15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. ASV James 1:15 Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death. CSB James 1:15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death. NIV James 1:15 Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. NKJ James 1:15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. NRS James 1:15 then, when that desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and that sin, when it is fully grown, gives birth to death. KJV: Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. NLT: These evil desires lead to evil actions, and evil actions lead to death. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: Then when the aforementioned craving has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and this sin when it is full grown brings forth death. (Eerdmans) Young's Literal: afterward the desire having conceived, doth give birth to sin, and the sin having been perfected, doth bring forth death. When lust has conceived Ge 3:6; 4:5, 6, 7, 8; Job 15:35; Ps 7:14; Isa 59:4; Mic 2:1, 2, 3; Mt 26:14,48-59; Acts 5:1, 2, 3 When sin is accomplished Genesis 2:17; 3:17, 18, 19; Ps 9:17; Romans 5:12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,20, 21; 6:21,22, 23; Revelation 20:14,15) James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:15 James 1:16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: Do not be misled, my beloved brethren. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:16 Do not be led astray, my dear brothers and sisters. GNT James 1:16 Μὴ πλανᾶσθε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοί. NLT James 1:16 So don't be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. (Revised) ESV James 1:16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. ASV James 1:16 Be not deceived, my beloved brethren. CSB James 1:16 Don't be deceived, my dearly loved brothers. NIV James 1:16 Don't be deceived, my dear brothers. NKJ James 1:16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. NRS James 1:16 Do not be deceived, my beloved. KJV: Do not err, my beloved brethren. NLT: So don't be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: Stop being deceived, my brethren, beloved ones. Young's Literal: Be not led astray, my brethren beloved; Do not be deceived - Matthew 22:29; Mark 12:24, 27; Galatians 6:7; Colossians 2:4,8; 2Timothy 2:18 My beloved brethren - James 1:19; 2:5; Philippians 2:12; 4:1; Hebrews 13:1 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:16 James 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: Every good gift and every perfect (free, large, full) gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of all [that gives] light, in [the shining of] Whom there can be no variation [rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [as in an eclipse]. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:17 All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. GNT James 1:17 πᾶσα δόσις ἀγαθὴ καὶ πᾶν δώρημα τέλειον ἄνωθέν ἐστιν καταβαῖνον ἀπὸ τοῦ πατρὸς τῶν φώτων, παρ᾽ ᾧ οὐκ ἔνι παραλλαγὴ ἢ τροπῆς ἀποσκίασμα. NLT James 1:17 Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. (Revised) ESV James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. ASV James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning. CSB James 1:17 Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning. NIV James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. NKJ James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. NRS James 1:17 Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. KJV: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. NET: All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change. NIV: Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. NLT: Whatever is good and perfect comes to us from God above, who created all heaven's lights. Unlike them, he never changes or casts shifting shadows. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, with whom there can be no variableness nor shadow which is cast by the motion of turning. Young's Literal: every good giving, and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, with whom is no variation, or shadow of turning; Good - James 1:5; 3:15,17; Genesis 41:16,38,39; Ex 4:11,12; 31:3, 4, 5, 6; 36:1,2; Nu 11:17,25; 1Chr 22:12; 29:19; 2Chr 1:11,12; Pr 2:6; Is 28:26; Da 2:21,22,27, 28, 29, 30; Mt 7:11; 11:25,26; 13:11,12; Lk 11:13; Jn 3:27; Acts 5:31; 11:18; Ro 6:23; 11:30; 12:6, 7, 8; 1Co 4:7; 12:4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Ep 2:3, 4, 5,8; 4:8, 9, 10, 11; Philippians 1:29; Titus 3:3, 4, 5; 1John 4:10; 5:11,12 Father - Genesis 1:2, 3, 4, 5,14,15; Deuteronomy 4:19; Psalms 19:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; 84:11; Is 45:7; 60:19; John 1:9; John 8:12; 2Corinthians 4:6; Ephesians 1:18; 1John 1:5; Revelation 21:23; 22:5 No variation - Nu 23:19; 1Sa 15:29; Ps 122:6; Is 46:10; Mal 3:6; Ro 11:29; Heb 1:11,12; 13:8 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:17 James 1:18 In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: And it was of His own [free] will that He gave us birth [as sons] by [His] Word of Truth, so that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures [a sample of what He created to be consecrated to Himself]. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:18 By his sovereign plan he gave us birth through the message of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. GNT James 1:18 βουληθεὶς ἀπεκύησεν ἡμᾶς λόγῳ ἀληθείας εἰς τὸ εἶναι ἡμᾶς ἀπαρχήν τινα τῶν αὐτοῦ κτισμάτων. NLT James 1:18 He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession. (Revised) ESV James 1:18 Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. ASV James 1:18 Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. CSB James 1:18 By His own choice, He gave us a new birth by the message of truth so that we would be the firstfruits of His creatures. NIV James 1:18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. NKJ James 1:18 Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. NRS James 1:18 In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of his creatures. KJV: Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. NET: By his sovereign plan he gave us birth through the message of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. NLT: In his goodness he chose to make us his own children by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his choice possession. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: In accordance with His deliberate purpose He brought us into being by means of the word of truth, resulting in our being a kind of first fruits of His creatures. Young's Literal: having counselled, He did beget us with a word of truth, for our being a certain first-fruit of His creatures. His will - Jn 1:13; 3:3, 4, 5; Ro 4:17; 8:29, 30, 31; 9:15, 16, 17, 18; Ep 2:4,5; Col 1:20,21; 2Thes 2:13,14; 1Peter 1:3,23 by the Word - 1Co 4:15 Eph 1:12 1Pe 1:23 1Jn 3:9 Kind of first fruits - Lev 23:10 Jer 2:3 Am 6:1 Heb 12:23 Rev 14:4 See comments on the New Birth in John 3:3 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:18 James 1:19 This you know my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: Understand [this], my beloved brethren. Let every man be quick to hear [a ready listener], slow to speak, slow to take offense and to get angry. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger. GNT James 1:19 Ἴστε, ἀδελφοί μου ἀγαπητοί· ἔστω δὲ πᾶς ἄνθρωπος ταχὺς εἰς τὸ ἀκοῦσαι, βραδὺς εἰς τὸ λαλῆσαι, βραδὺς εἰς ὀργήν· NLT James 1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. (Revised) ESV James 1:19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; ASV James 1:19 Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: CSB James 1:19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger, NIV James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, NKJ James 1:19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; NRS James 1:19 You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; ASV: Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

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Wuest: You know, my brethren, beloved ones,. Now, let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow with respect to anger, Young's Literal: So then, my brethren beloved, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, But everyone must be quick - Ne 8:2,3,12, 13, 14,18; 9:3; Pr 8:32-35; Eccl 5:1; Mark 2:2; 12:37; Lk 15:1; 19:48; Acts 2:42; 10:33; 13:42, 43, 44,48; 17:11; 1Th 2:13 Slow to speak - Jas 1:26; 3:1,2; Pr 10:19; 13:3; 15:2; 17:27; 18:13,21; 21:23; Eccl 5:2,3 Slow to anger - Neh 9:17; Pr 14:17,29; 15:18; 16:32; 17:14; 19:11,19; 25:28; Eccl 7:8,9; Mt 5:22; Gal 5:20,21; Ep 4:26,31; Col 3:8,15 James 1 Resources - multiple sermons and commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:19 James 1:20 for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: For man’s anger does not promote the righteousness God [wishes and requires]. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:20 For human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness. GNT James 1:20 ὀργὴ γὰρ ἀνδρὸς δικαιοσύνην θεοῦ οὐκ ἐργάζεται. NLT James 1:20 Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. (Revised) ESV James 1:20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. ASV James 1:20 for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. CSB James 1:20 for man's anger does not accomplish God's righteousness. NIV James 1:20 for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. NKJ James 1:20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. NRS James 1:20 for your anger does not produce God's righteousness. ASV: for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

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Wuest: for a man's wrath does not bring about that which is righteous in God's sight. Young's Literal:So then, my brethren beloved, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, Jas 3:17,18; Nu 20:11,12; 2Ti 2:24,25 James 1 Resources - multiple sermons and commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:20 James 1:21 Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: So get rid of all uncleanness and the rampant outgrowth of wickedness, and in a humble (gentle, modest) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:21 So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls. GNT James 1:21 διὸ ἀποθέμενοι πᾶσαν ῥυπαρίαν καὶ περισσείαν κακίας ἐν πραΰτητι, δέξασθε τὸν ἔμφυτον λόγον τὸν δυνάμενον σῶσαι τὰς ψυχὰς ὑμῶν. NLT James 1:21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. (Revised) ESV James 1:21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. ASV James 1:21 Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. CSB James 1:21 Therefore, ridding yourselves of all moral filth and evil, humbly receive the implanted word, which is able to save you. NIV James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. NKJ James 1:21 Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. NRS James 1:21 Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls. ASV: Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

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Wuest: Wherefore, having put away every moral uncleanness and vulgarity and wickedness which is abounding, in meekness receive the implanted Word which is able to save your souls. Young's Literal: wherefore having put aside all filthiness and superabundance of evil, in meekness be receiving the engrafted word, that is able to save your souls; Putting aside - Isa 2:20; 30:22; Ezek 18:31; Ro 13:12,13; Ep 4:22; Colossians 3:5, 6, 7, 8; Hebrews 12:1; 1Peter 2:1,11 Filthiness - Jas 4:8; Ezekiel 36:25; 2Corinthians 7:1; Ephesians 5:4 Receive - Ps 25:9; Is 29:19; 61:1; Zeph 2:3; Mt 5:5; Acts 10:33; 1Th 1:5; 2:13 Implanted - Jn 6:63,68; Ro 6:17; 11:17; He 4:2 James 1 Resources - multiples sermons and commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:21 James 1:22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: But be doers of the Word [obey the message], and not merely listeners to it, betraying yourselves [into deception by reasoning contrary to the Truth]. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:22 But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves. GNT James 1:22 Γίνεσθε δὲ ποιηταὶ λόγου καὶ μὴ μόνον ἀκροαταὶ παραλογιζόμενοι ἑαυτούς. NLT James 1:22 But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. (Revised) ESV James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. ASV James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves. CSB James 1:22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. NIV James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. NKJ James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. NRS James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. ASV: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves. Hiebert: Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. KJV: But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. NLT: And remember, it is a message to obey, not just to listen to. If you don't obey, you are only fooling yourself. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: Moreover, keep on becoming doers of the Word and stop being hearers only, reasoning yourselves into a false premise and thus deceiving yourselves, Young's Literal: and become ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves, Prove - James 4:17; Matthew 7:21, 22, 23, 24, 25; 12:50; 28:20; Luke 6:46, 47, 48; 11:28; 12:47,48; John 13:17; Romans 2:13; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 3:17; 1John 2:3; 3:7; 3John 1:11; Revelation 22:7 Delude - Jas 1:26; Is 44:20; Obadiah 1:3; 1Co 3:18; 6:9; 15:33; Gal 6:3,7; 2Ti 3:13; Titus 3:3; 2Pe 2:13; 1Jn 1:8; Rev 12:9 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:22 James 1:23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: For if anyone only listens to the Word without obeying it and being a doer of it, he is like a man who looks carefully at his [own] natural face in a mirror; (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:23 For if someone merely listens to the message and does not live it out, he is like someone who gazes at his own face in a mirror. GNT James 1:23 ὅτι εἴ τις ἀκροατὴς λόγου ἐστὶν καὶ οὐ ποιητής, οὗτος ἔοικεν ἀνδρὶ κατανοοῦντι τὸ πρόσωπον τῆς γενέσεως αὐτοῦ ἐν ἐσόπτρῳ· NLT James 1:23 For if you listen to the word and don't obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. (Revised) ESV James 1:23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. ASV James 1:23 For if any one is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a mirror: CSB James 1:23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror. NIV James 1:23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror NKJ James 1:23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; NRS James 1:23 For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; ASV: For if any one is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a mirror: Hiebert: Anyone who listens to the word, but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror KJV: 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: NLT: For if you just listen and don't obey, it is like looking at your face in a mirror but doing nothing to improve your appearance. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: because if, as is the case, anyone is a hearer of the Word and not a doer, this one is like a man attentively considering in a mirror the face with which he was born. Young's Literal: because, if any one is a hearer of the word and not a doer, this one hath been like to a man viewing his natural face in a mirror, Hearer...not a doer - Jas 2:14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26; Je 44:16; Ezek 33:31,32; Mt 7:26,27; Lk 6:47, 48, 49, Lk 7:1-16 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:23 James 1:24 for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: For he thoughtfully observes himself, and then goes off and promptly forgets what he was like. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:24 For he gazes at himself and then goes out and immediately forgets what sort of person he was. GNT James 1:24 κατενόησεν γὰρ ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀπελήλυθεν καὶ εὐθέως ἐπελάθετο ὁποῖος ἦν. NLT James 1:24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. (Revised) ESV James 1:24 For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. ASV James 1:24 for he beholdeth himself, and goeth away, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. CSB James 1:24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. NIV James 1:24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. NKJ James 1:24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. NRS James 1:24 for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. ASV: for he beholdeth himself, and goeth away, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. Hiebert: and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. KJV: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. NLT: You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: For he took one look at himself and was off, and he immediately forgot what sort of a person he was. Young's Literal: for he did view himself, and hath gone away, and immediately he did forget of what kind he was; what kind of person he was Judges 8:18; Matthew 8:27; Luke 1:66; 7:39; 1Thessalonians 1:5; 2Peter 3:11 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:24 James 1:25 But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: But he who looks carefully into the faultless law, the [law] of liberty, and is faithful to it and perseveres in looking into it, being not a heedless listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he shall be blessed in his doing (his life of obedience). (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:25 But the one who peers into the perfect law of liberty and fixes his attention there, and does not become a forgetful listener but one who lives it out– he will be blessed in what he does. GNT James 1:25 ὁ δὲ παρακύψας εἰς νόμον τέλειον τὸν τῆς ἐλευθερίας καὶ παραμείνας, οὐκ ἀκροατὴς ἐπιλησμονῆς γενόμενος ἀλλὰ ποιητὴς ἔργου, οὗτος μακάριος ἐν τῇ ποιήσει αὐτοῦ ἔσται. NLT James 1:25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don't forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. (Revised) ESV James 1:25 But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. ASV James 1:25 But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing. CSB James 1:25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but one who does good works-- this person will be blessed in what he does. NIV James 1:25 But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it--he will be blessed in what he does. NKJ James 1:25 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. NRS James 1:25 But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act-- they will be blessed in their doing. ASV: But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing. Hiebert: But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—he will be blessed in what he does. KJV: 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. NLT: But if you keep looking steadily into God's perfect law—the law that sets you free—and if you do what it says and don't forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. (NLT - Tyndale House)

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Wuest: But he who with eagerness and concentration has pored over the perfect law, the law of liberty, and has continued in it, not having been a hearer who forgets but a doer who works, this person shall be prospered spiritually in his doing. Young's Literal: and he who did look into the perfect law--that of liberty, and did continue there, this one--not a forgetful hearer becoming, but a doer of work--this one shall be happy in his doing. One who looks - Pr 14:15; Is 8:20; 2Co 13:5; He 12:15 perfect law: Jas 2:12 Ps 19:7-10 Ps 119:32,45,96-105 Ro 7:12,22,23 The Law of Liberty - Jn 8:32,36; Ro 8:15; 2Co 3:17,18; Gal 5:1; 1Pe 2:16 Abides by it - 1 Samuel 12:14; John 8:31; 15:9,10; Acts 2:42; 13:43; 26:22; Ro 2:7,8; 11:22; Col 1:23; 1Ti 2:15; 4:16; 1Jn 2:24 A forgetful hearer - James 1:23-24 This man - Ps 19:11; 106:3; 119:2,3; Lk 6:47, 48, 49; 11:28; Jn 13:17; 1Co 15:58; Re 14:13; 22:14 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:25 James 1:26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless. (NASB: Lockman) Amplified: If anyone thinks himself to be religious (piously observant of the external duties of his faith) and does not bridle his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person’s religious service is worthless (futile, barren). (Amplified Bible - Lockman) NET James 1:26 If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile. GNT James 1:26 Εἴ τις δοκεῖ θρησκὸς εἶναι μὴ χαλιναγωγῶν γλῶσσαν αὐτοῦ ἀλλὰ ἀπατῶν καρδίαν αὐτοῦ, τούτου μάταιος ἡ θρησκεία. NLT James 1:26 If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. (Revised) ESV James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. ASV James 1:26 If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man's religion is vain. CSB James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue, then his religion is useless and he deceives himself. NIV James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. NKJ James 1:26 If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. NRS James 1:26 If any think they are religious, and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless. ASV: If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man's religion is vain.

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Wuest: If, as is the case, anyone imagines himself to be religious, not holding in check his tongue, but is deceiving his own heart, this person's religion is worthless. Young's Literal: If any one doth think to be religious among you, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, of this one vain is the religion; If anyone thinks himself to be religious Pr 14:12; 16:25; Lk 8:18; 1Co 3:18; Ga 2:6,9; 6:3 Bridle - James 1:19; 3:2, 3, 4, 5, 6; Ps 32:9; 34:13; 39:1,2; 141:3; Pr 10:19,31; 13:2,3; 15:2; Pr 16:10; 19:1; 21:26; Ep 4:29; 5:4; Col 4:6; 1Pe 3:10 Deceives - James 1:22; Deuteronomy 11:16; Isaiah 44:20; Galatians 6:3 this man's religion is worthlesJas 2:20; Is 1:13; Mal 3:14; Mt 15:9; Mk 7:7; 1Co 15:2,15; Gal 3:4 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:26 James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. (NASB: Lockman) GNT θρησκεία καθαρὰ καὶ ἀμίαντος παρὰ τῷ θεῷ καὶ πατρὶ αὕτη ἐστίν, ἐπισκέπτεσθαι ὀρφανοὺς καὶ χήρας ἐν τῇ θλίψει αὐτῶν, ἄσπιλον ἑαυτὸν τηρεῖν ἀπὸ τοῦ κόσμου. Amplified: External religious worship [religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care for the orphans and widows in their affliction and need, and to keep oneself unspotted and uncontaminated from the world. (Amplified Bible - Lockman) ASV Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

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Wuest: Religion which is pure and undefiled in the sight of God, even the Father, is this: to look after orphans and widows in their affliction with a view to ascertaining their needs and supplying them, and to be keeping one's self unspotted from the world. Young's Literal: religion pure and undefiled with the God and Father is this, to look after orphans and widows in their tribulation--unspotted to keep himself from the world. Pure and undefiled religion Jas 3:17; Ps 119:1; Mt 5:8; Lk 1:6; 1Ti 1:5; 5:4 To visit orphans and widows Job 29:12,13; 31:15-20; Ps 68:5; Is 1:16,17; 58:6,7; Mt 25:34-46; Gal 5:6; 6:9,10; 1Jn 3:17-19 To keep oneself unstained James 4:4; John 17:14,15; Romans 12:2; Galatians 1:4; 6:14; Colossians 3:1, 2, 3; 1 John 2:15-17; 1 John 5:4,5,18 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Click here for in depth comments on James 1:27

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Wuest: Be constantly rejoicing. Consider it a matter for unadulterated joy whenever you fall into the midst of variegated trials which surround you, Weymouth: Reckon it nothing but joy, my brethren, whenever you find yourselves hedged in by various trials. Young's Literal: All joy count it, my brethren, when ye may fall into temptations manifold; CONSIDER IT ALL JOY, MY BRETHREN, WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER VARIOUS TRIALS: Pasan charan egesasthe, (2PAMM) adelphoi mou, hotan peirasmois peripesete (2PAAS) poikilois: Consider it all joy - Jas 1:12; Mt 5:10, 11, 12; Lk 6:22,23; Ac 5:41; Ro 8:17,18,35, 36, 37; 2Co 12:9; 2Co 12:10; Php 1:29; 2:17; Col 1:24; He 10:34; 1Pe 4:13, 14, 15, 16 James 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries See also 1 Peter 1:6 Commentary 1 Peter 1:7 Commentary See Afflictions-Suffering-Quotes, Devotionals, Illustrations Related Passages: Psalm 119:67+ Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word. Psalm 119:71+ It is good for me that I was afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. 1 Peter 1:6-7+ In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; Job 23:10 But He knows the way I take; When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold. to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing (present imperative = Command to make it your habit to rejoice in your trials. Why? Read on); so that also at the revelation of His glory, you may rejoice with exultation. Matthew 5:10, 11, 12+ Blessed (see wonderful meaning of makarios) are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Jesus is not saying persecution earns us heaven but that the fact that we are persecuted for the sake of His Name is strong proof that we belong to Jesus and not to this world). Blessed (makarios) are you when men cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me (Why are we blessed? Read on… ). Rejoice, (present imperative = make this your continual, habitual practice - see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) and be glad (present imperative = make this your continual, habitual practice - see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey), for your reward in heaven is great (Not just that you have a "reward" but that the reward is even "great"! What encouragement this truth should be for suffering saints!), for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Luke 6:22, 23+ Blessed (see wonderful meaning of makarios) are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and cast insults at you, and spurn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man (Note the "qualifier" - "for the sake of the Son of Man" = we are one in covenant with Jesus and when we suffer, He suffers. Make sure your suffering meets the criteria of "for His sake"!). Be glad (aorist imperative - Command. Do this now. Don't delay - see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) in that day, and leap for joy (aorist imperative - Command. Do this now. Don't delay - see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) , for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets. () Acts 5:41-42+ (context = Acts 5:17-33ff+) So (Peter, et al) they went on their way from the presence of the Council (the Jewish Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, composed primarily if not solely of unsaved Jews), rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. (Beloved this has to be one of the most convicting verses in the Bible -- "worthy to suffer shame"! The antithesis of the world's way of thinking.) Romans 8:17-18+ and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed (FIRST CLASS CONDITION = SINCE = A REALITY) we suffer with Him (Note "with Him" - we suffer He suffers. We suffer, but not alone! We suffer but not in vain. Why? What is the result?) in order that we may also be glorified with Him. For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 2 Corinthians 4:17-18+ For momentary (CONTRAST WITH ETERNAL), light (CONTRAST WITH "WEIGHT OF GLORY") affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, 18 while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen (SEE VERTICAL VISION); for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal. Romans 5:2-5+ (THE POSITIVE EFFECT OF TRIALS = PRODUCES PERSEVERANCE) through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. 3 and not only this, but we also exult (NIV, NLT = REJOICE) in our tribulations (thlipsis), knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance (hupomone - SAME WORD Jas 1:3+) and perseverance, proven character (dokime - tested and "passed the test"); and proven character, hope and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 1 Peter 1:5-7 (THE POSITIVE EFFECT OF TRIALS = PRODUCES PRAISE, GLORY, HONOR) who (BELIEVERS) are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6 In this (TRUTHS IN 1Pe 1:3-5+) you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if (ASSUMED TRUE = SINCE) necessary (TRIALS ARE NECESSARY!), you have been distressed (lupeo - feel deep emotional or physical pain) by various (poikilos) trials (periasmos) , 7 so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; Acts 16:25-26+ (CONTEXT = IN PRISON) About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's chains were unfastened. 1 Peter 5:10+ After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. Hebrews 5:8-9+ (EVEN THE SON OF GOD WAS "TESTED") Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from the things which He suffered. 9 And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation, A PARADOXICAL CONSIDERATION Notice that James does not offer thanksgiving for his readers or a prayer for their needs, and in fact no where suggests that James necessarily had personal contact with his readers. So without fanfare he jumps the difficult topic of trials, even beginning with a command! Consider (hegeomai) it all joy (chara), my brethren (adelphos), when (not "if") you encounter (parapipto) various (poikilos) trials (periasmos) - Consider it all joy - The literal rendering emphasizes the call to joy even more forcefully: “All joy count it!” James places “all joy” at the very beginning for emphasis, highlighting the believer’s attitude toward trials. J. B. Phillips captures the spirit of the passage well with his paraphrase: “When all kinds of trials and temptations crowd into your lives, my brothers, don’t resent them as intruders, but welcome them as friends!” While trials are naturally unwelcome and painful, James calls believers to view them from God’s perspective, recognizing that He uses them as instruments for spiritual growth, endurance, and maturity (James 1:2–4). Related - Spiritual Paradoxes of Christianity. On the "surface", this command is one of the most difficult in all the Bible in my opinion. It ranks up there with "in everything give thanks" (1Th 5:18+). And yet we know that God is not trying to frustrate us or defeat us or destroy us, but to conform us to the image of His Son and in so doing He wastes no circumstance, no adversity, no affliction, no sickness, no success, no failure, etc, in achieving His end, which in fact He will achieve (cp Phil 1:6+, 1Pe 5:10+). When you are in the trial, it is critical to remember that God never commands to do His will in any area, that He does not also supply us with the grace and power necessary to fulfill it (Php 2:12+, Php 2:13NLT+, 2Cor 12:9, 10+, Php 4:11, 12, 13+). James is not saying the trials are joyful in themselves but are God's appointed means to an end which is joyful. In other words, joy in trials comes from knowing that the outcome will be for our good and God's glory. It's as if while in the trial, we have a future focused mindset, because we know that the trial in the hands of the good and loving Potter is not without value regarding the sculpting of our character. We must lay hold of this truth that a loving Father allows (sometimes sends) trials in our lives, not to impair us but to improve us. Not to destroy us but to develop us. In other words, our Father takes us into His darkroom to develop our character not destroy it. In his explanation of why believers should not think lightly of God's discipline, the writer of Hebrews reminds of the promised "fruit" writing that… All discipline (paideia) for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained (gumnazo - perfect tense speaks of the enduring results of the effect of this training) by it, afterwards (IT WILL HAVE AN END!) it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness. (Heb 12:11+) Consider is in the aorist imperative is a command calling for action, and can even convey a sense of urgency (See note on need for the Spirit). It is also a command because it is not our natural response to trials. We are to regard our experiences of testing as the ground for all joy,! But remember that God never commands us to do anything which He does not enable or empower. See discussion of the Need for the Holy Spirit to obey NT commands or "How to Keep All 1642 Commandments in the New Testament!") Warren