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The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:13-18

Wisdom. I. WISDOM SHOWS BY ITS FRUITS IN HEART AND LIFE . The following are some of the fruits of the heavenly wisdom: "By their fruits ye shall know them;" and therefore the presence or absence of such qualities as these form tests by which every one may recognize the presence or absence in his own heart of the wisdom which is from above. II. THE SINFULNESS OF PARTY SPIRIT . A sin which is not always recognized, especially in religious circles, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:13-18

Wisdom, true and false. The temptation to be "teachers" ( James 3:1 ) arose from the notion that they possessed wisdom. How shall they show this wisdom, how shall they even use it, if they may not teach? The life is to be at once the practice and the manifestation of a wisdom that is true ( James 3:13 ). James here reverts to his earlier theme ( James 1:5 ); and we have for our consideration—The false wisdom and the true, in their origin, nature, and fruits. I. THE FALSE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:15

" This wisdom [of which you boast] is not a wisdom which cometh down from above." Vulgate, non est enim ista sctpientia desursum descendens. But is earthly, sensual, devilish. Dr. Farrar well says that this wisdom is "earthly because it avariciously cares for the goods of earth ( Philippians 3:19 ); animal , because it is under the sway of animal lusts ( 1 Corinthians 2:14 ); demon-like , because full of pride, egotism, malignity, and ambition, which are the works of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:16

substantiates the assertion just made in James 3:15 . Render, as in James 3:14 , jealousy and faction. ἀκαταστασία : confusion, of which God is not the author ( 1 Corinthians 14:33 ). 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 3:16

For where envying and strife is, there is confusion - Margin, tumult or unquietness. Everything is unsettled and agitated. There is no mutual confidence; there is no union of plan and effort; there is no co-operation in promoting a common object; there is no stability in any plan; for a purpose, though for good, formed by one portion, is defeated by another.And every evil work - Of the truth of this no one can have any doubt who has observed the effects in a family or neighborhood where a... 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

The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:13-18

The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:13-18

The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:15

The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:15-18

The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:16

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

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 3:16

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - James 3:13-18

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

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