Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

James 4:3

Ye ask [α ι τ ε ι τ ε]. See on hjrwtwn, besought, Matthew 14:23. Amiss [κ α κ ω ς]. Lit., evilly : with evil intent, as explained by the following sentence.

Consume it upon [δ α π α ν η σ η τ ε ε ν]. More correctly, as Rev., spend it in. The sense is not lay out expense upon your pleasures, but spend in the exercise of; under the dominion of.

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James 4:3

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