James 1:2

All joy [π α σ α ν χ α ρ α ν]. Joy follows up the rejoice of the greeting. The all has the sense of wholly. Count it a thing wholly joyful, without admixture of sorrow. Perhaps, as Bengel suggests, the all applies to all kinds of temptations.

When [ο τ α ν]. Lit., whenever : better, because it implies that temptation may be expected all along the Christian course.

Ye fall into [π ε ρ ι π ε σ η τ ε]. The preposition peri, around, suggests falling into something which surrounds. Thus Thucydides, speaking of the plague at Athens, says, "The Athenians, having fallen into [π ε ρ ι π ε σ ο ν τ ε ς] such affliction, were pressed by it."

Divers [π ο ι κ ι λ ο ι ς]. Rev., manifold. See on 1 Peter 1:6.

Temptations [π ε ι ρ α σ μ ο ι ς]. In the general sense of trials. See on Matthew 6:13; 1 Peter 1:6.