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The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:15-18

Contrast between the earthly and the heavenly wisdom: (1) the earthly ( James 3:15 , James 3:16 ); (2) the heavenly ( James 3:17 , James 3:18 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 3:15

This wisdom descendeth not from above - Compare the notes at 1 Corinthians 3:3. The wisdom here referred to is that carnal or worldly wisdom which produces strife and contention; that kind of knowledge which leads to self-conceit, and which prompts a man to defend his opinions with over-heated zeal. In the contentions which are in the world, in church and state, in neighborhoods and families, at the bar, in political life, and in theological disputes, even where there is the manifestation of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 3:13-16

James 3:13-16. Who is a wise man, &c. People are naturally desirous of the reputation of possessing an understanding superior to that of others. Now, let us consider in what way the sense we have may be best manifested; let him who would be thought wise show his wisdom, as well as his faith, by his works; let him show out of a good That is, a holy and useful conversation, his commendable and beneficent works, with meekness of wisdom “This beautiful expression,” says Macknight,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - James 3:13-18

Spiritual and worldly wisdom (3:13-18)Christians must distinguish between spiritual wisdom and worldly wisdom. Some people are undoubtedly skilful in laying plans and using circumstances to achieve their goals, but their actions are often characterized by jealousy, selfishness and dishonesty. This is worldly wisdom. It comes not from God but from Satan, and results in wrong actions. It contrasts sharply with spiritual wisdom, which is characterized by humility and uprightness (13-16).In... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 3:15

descendeth = is coming down. from above . Greek. anothen. See James 1:17 . Compare James 1:5 . earthly . Greek. epigeios. See 1 Corinthians 15:40 . sensual . Greek. psuchikos. See 1 Corinthians 2:14 . devilish = demoniacal. Greek. daimoniodes. Only here. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 3:15

This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.No better comment on this verse was found than that of Macknight who paraphrased the verse thus:This outrageous method of spreading religion is not the wisdom that comes from God, but is earthly policy, suggested by your animal passions, and belongs to demons who inspire you with it.[37] Devilish ... is better understood as "demonic," there being but one "devil," as contrasted with many "demons." However,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - James 3:15

James 3:15. This wisdom descendeth not from above, &c.— "For, whatever pretences such a person may make, (James 3:14.) to a greater knowledge, or a sounder faith than others, this fierce zeal and love of strife is not the wisdom which descends from heaven; but it is produced upon earth, arising from a excessive regard to the present world, and proceeds not from the Spirit of God, but from too great an indulgence of the sensual appetites: and it resembles the temper of demons,—those wicked... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 3:15

15. This wisdom—in which ye "glory," as if ye were "wise" (James 3:13; James 3:14). descendeth not from above—literally, "is not one descending," c.: "from the Father of lights" (true illumination and wisdom), James 3:14- : through "the Spirit of truth," James 3:14- :. earthly—opposed to heavenly. Distinct from "earthy," James 3:14- :. Earthly is what is IN the earth; earthy, what is of the earth. sensual—literally, "animal-like": the wisdom of the "natural" (the same Greek) man, not born again... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 3:13-18

B. Controlling the Mind 3:13-18As in the previous chapters, James began his discussion of human speech with a practical exhortation and continued to deal with increasingly basic issues. He spoke of the importance of controlling one’s mind next to enable his readers to understand how to control their tongues. Wisdom in the mind affects one’s use of his or her tongue. Note the key words "wise" and "wisdom" (James 3:13; James 3:17), which bracket the thought of this section, as well of the... read more