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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

James 5 - Introduction

* The judgments of God denounced against rich unbelievers. (1-6) Exhortation to patience and meekness under tribulations. (7-11) Cautions against rash swearing Prayer recommended in afflictive and prosperous circumstances, Christians to confess their faults to each other. (12-18) The happiness of being the means of the conversion of a sinner. (19,20)

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See also James 5 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    The subjects which are introduced in this chapter are the following: I. An address to rich men, and a severe condemnation of the manner in which they lived, James 5:1. There have been various opinion...

  • Charles Box Commentaries

    THE FERVENT PRAYER OF THE RIGHTEOUS -- JAMES FIVE -- The book of James closes with a look at several practical teachings. James pictures the danger of God's judgments upon the extravagant rich. Thei...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _WICKED RICH MEN ARE TO FEAR GOD'S VENGEANCE. WE OUGHT TO BE PATIENT IN AFFLICTIONS, AFTER THE EXAMPLE OF THE PROPHETS, AND JOB: TO FORBEAR SWEARING; TO PRAY IN ADVERSITY; TO SING IN PROSPERITY; TO AC...

  • Commentary on the Minor Epistles by Caton

    ANALYSIS. The Jews that did not accept the Messiah when he came, and refused to accept the gospel as proclaimed by the apostles, generally speaking were covetous, and because of the success of their m...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:3 works (g-8) Works out as an effect. see ver. 20; Philippians 2:12 ....

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    V. The first six verses, condemnatory of the trust in riches, ought to follow James 4:17 without a break, and thus end the proper division of the Epistle. Our present arrangement of chapter and verse...

  • Expositor's Greek Testament (Nicoll)

    Chap. 5 contains five distinct sections; of great interest is the fact that the first two 1 6, 7 11 deal respectively with Jewish and Christian Eschatology; this subject will be dealt with presently;...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO JAMES 5 In this chapter the apostle reproves the vices of rich men, and denounces the judgments of God upon them; exhorts the saints to patience under sufferings; warns them from vain...

  • Manly Luscombe Commentary on New Testament

    OUTLINE OF CHAPTER FIVE 1. Money 1-6 1. Warnings for the rich 1-6 2. Dangers of wealth 2-3 3. Misuse of wealth 4-6 2. Attitude 7-12 1. Patience 7-9 2. Endurance 10-11 3. Evidence of patience 1...

  • Mark Dunagan Commentaries

    1. Outline: 1. Hoarded Wealth: James 5:1-6 2. The Need For Patience: James 5:7-11 3. Oaths: James 5:12 4. Prayer For the Sick: Jame

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