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James 1:1-27
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Matthew Henry on James 1:1-11James 1:1-11 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryChristianity 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. Let us take care, in times of trial, that…Inscription. (a. d. 61.)James 1:1 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleINSCRIPTION. (A. D. 61.) We have here the inscription of this epistle, which consists of three principal parts. I. The character by which our author desires to be known: James, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Ch…The Pulpit Commentary on James 1:1James 1:1 · The Pulpit CommentarySALUTATION. James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. (On the person who thus describes himself, see the Introduction) It is noteworthy that he keeps entirely out of sight his natural relationship to our Lor…The Pulpit Commentary on James 1:1-4James 1:1-4 · The Pulpit CommentaryA joyful salutation for a time of adversity. James, in the opening sentence of his letter, "wisheth joy" to the Christian Jews who were scattered over the Roman world (verse 1). He knew that they were environed with adv…The Pulpit Commentary on James 1:1James 1:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe writer and his work. Our business to identify writer, trace life and character, consider special aim in Epistle, and note its main characteristics. (See especially Plumptre) I. IDENTIFY WRITER. Four men of this name…
commentaryMatthew Henry on James 1:1-11Christianity 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. Let us take care, in times of trial, that…Matthew HenrycommentaryInscription. (a. d. 61.)INSCRIPTION. (A. D. 61.) We have here the inscription of this epistle, which consists of three principal parts. I. The character by which our author desires to be known: James, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Ch…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on James 1:1The writer and his work. Our business to identify writer, trace life and character, consider special aim in Epistle, and note its main characteristics. (See especially Plumptre) I. IDENTIFY WRITER. Four men of this name…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on James 1:1SALUTATION. James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. (On the person who thus describes himself, see the Introduction) It is noteworthy that he keeps entirely out of sight his natural relationship to our Lor…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on James 1:1-4A joyful salutation for a time of adversity. James, in the opening sentence of his letter, "wisheth joy" to the Christian Jews who were scattered over the Roman world (verse 1). He knew that they were environed with adv…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryNecessity of Faith and Patience; Evil of Indecision. (a. d. 61.)NECESSITY OF FAITH AND PATIENCE; EVIL OF INDECISION. (A. D. 61.) We now come to consider the matter of this epistle. In this paragraph we have the following things to be observed:— I. The suffering state of Christians i…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on James 1:2My brethren. A favorite expression with St. James, occurring no less than fifteen times in the compass of this short Epistle. Count it all joy, etc.; cf. 1 Peter 1:6, "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a little…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on James 1:2-4Temptation as cause for joy. What a reversal of the ordinary view, which regards trial and temptation as an unwelcome visitation! Prosperity is the blessing of the old covenant, adversity is the blessing of the new. Tem…Joseph S. Exell and contributors