James 5:6 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 5:6

Ye have condemned and killed the just - τὸν δίκαιον ton dikaion - “the just one,” or “the just man” - for the word used is in the singular number. This may either refer to the condemnation and crucifixion of Christ - meaning that their conduct towards his people had been similar to the treatment of the Saviour, and was in fact a condemnation and crucifixion of him afresh; or, that by their rejection of him in order to live in sin, they in fact condemned him and his religion; or, that they had... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 5:5-6

James 5:5-6. Ye have lived in pleasure, and have been wanton Ετρυφησατε και εσπαταλησατε . The former word signifies, ye have lived luxuriously; or, as the Vulgate has it, Epulati estis, ye have feasted; it being intended of their luxuries and intemperance in eating and drinking : the latter word is intended of their indulging themselves in lasciviousness and carnal lusts. Ye have nourished Or cherished; your hearts Have indulged yourselves to the uttermost; as in a day of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - James 5:1-6

Personal advancement without God (4:13-5:6)Another sign of worldliness appears when Christians arrange their lives as if God does not exist, as if they control the future. Christians should view life differently from non-Christians. They should not live as if their lives on earth are going to last for ever, but should consider the eternal purposes of God and arrange their affairs accordingly. Their chief consideration should be to do God’s will, not to look for personal gain and advancement... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 5:6

just . App-191 . Compare Matthew 12:7 ; Matthew 27:19 . Acts 3:14 . not . App-105 . This is the Figure of speech Asyndeton. App-6 . The two ands should be omitted. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 5:6

Ye have condemned, ye have killed the righteous one; he doth not resist you.The righteous one ... is an expression used of Christ in a number of New Testament references (Acts 3:14; 7:52; 22:14), and this is clearly the meaning of it here. That James did not specify Christ by name is no problem, because New Testament writers generally were most reluctant to mention by name their own family; and James adhered to this rule, making only enough exceptions to identify Jesus as the Christ and... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - James 5:6

James 5:6. Ye have condemned and killed the Just;— By τον Δικαιον, the Just, some understand our Lord Jesus Christ, who is so termed, Act 3:14 and in other places. Him the Jews murdered, and he did not resist them; and they did it at the timeof a great festival, when their hearts were elevated with high living and jollity; for which crime particularly wrath was now swiftly coming upon them. All these things maybe alledged in favour of that interpretation;—but I scarce think, says Benson, that... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 5:6

6. Ye have condemned . . . the just—The Greek aorist expresses, "Ye are accustomed to condemn . . . the just." Their condemnation of Christ, "the Just," is foremost in James' mind. But all the innocent blood shed, and to be shed, is included, the Holy Spirit comprehending James himself, called "the Just," who was slain in a tumult. See my :- This gives a peculiar appropriateness to the expression in this verse, the same "as the righteous (just) man" ( :-). The justice or righteousness of Jesus... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 5:1-6

A. Warnings for the Rich 5:1-6It is characteristic of James’ well-balanced style that he opened and closed his exhortations (in James 2:1 to James 5:6) with references to the rich. There is also a return in this chapter to encouragement to persevere in the will of God when tempted to depart from it (cf. ch. 1). Thus the book demonstrates a somewhat chiastic structure.". . . wealth brings consternation [James 5:1], ends up in corrosion [James 5:2-3], and results in condemnation [James 5:4-6]."... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 5:1-18

VI. MONEY AND PATIENT ENDURANCE 5:1-18The final practical problem James addressed involves money. He wrote these instructions to warn his readers of a danger, to inform them of the ramifications of the problem, and to exhort them to deal with the situation appropriately. This is his third reference to the rich and the poor (cf. James 1:9-11; James 2:1-12). We might also consider James 4:13-17, as well as James 5:1-6, as dealing with the rich. [Note: For some helpful insights on the way... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 5:4-6

3. The misuse of wealth 5:4-6 read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 5:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 5:5-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - James 5:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 5:6

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 5:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - James 5:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 5:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 5:1-6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 5:1-18

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 5:4-6

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