James 1:17, James 1:5 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - James 1:13-18

I. We are here taught that God is not the author of any man's sin. Whoever they are who raise persecutions against men, and whatever injustice and sin they may be guilty of in proceeding against them, God is not to be charged with it. And, whatever sins good men may themselves be provoked to by their exercises and afflictions, God is not the cause of them. It seems to be here supposed that some professors might fall in the hour of temptation, that the rod resting upon them might carry some... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - James 1:16-18

1:16-18 My dear brothers, do not he deceived. Every good gift and every perfect boon comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is none of that changeableness which comes from changing shadows. Of his own purpose he has begotten us by the word of truth so that we might be, as it were, the first-fruits of his created things. Once again James stresses the great truth that every gift that God sends is good. James 1:17 might well be translated: "All giving is good." That is to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift ,.... Whether of nature, providence, or grace, and especially the latter; spiritual gifts given along with Christ, or spiritual blessings in him; every such gift is; as the Vulgate Latin version reads, the "best" gift; better than those which only relate to the present life: and is "perfect" such as the gifts of righteousness, remission of sins, adoption, regeneration, and eternal life. The Jews say F11 Tzeror Hammor, fol. 23. 2,3. , that the good... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above - Whatever is good is from God; whatever is evil is from man himself. As from the sun, which is the father or fountain of light, all light comes; so from God, who is the infinite Fountain, Father, and Source of good, all good comes. And whatever can be called good, or pure, or light, or excellence of any kind, must necessarily spring from him, as he is the only source of all goodness and perfection. With whom is no variableness - The... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:17

Verse 17 This reasoning is far different from that of Plato, who maintained that no calamities are sent on men by God, because he is good; for though it is just that the crimes of men should be punished by God, yet it is not right, with regard to him, to regard among evils that punishment which he justly inflicts. Plato, indeed, was ignorant; but James, leaving to God his right and office of punishing, only removes blame from him. This passage teaches us, that we ought to be so affected by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:2-18

THE SUBJECT OF TEMPTATION . This section may be subdivided as follows:— read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:12-18

Return to the subject of temptation. James 1:2 taught that temptation regarded as an opportunity should be a cause for joy. James 1:12 teaches that the endurance of temptation brings a blessing from God, even the crown of life. Comp. Revelation 2:10 , the only other place in the New Testament where the "crown of life" is mentioned; and there also it stands in close connection with the endurance of temptation. Elsewhere we read of the "crown of righteousness" ( 2 Timothy 4:8 ),... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:12-18

Temptation and its history. We are carried back by the first word to our Lord's pronouncement of the Beatitudes in the sermon on the mount. And here, as there, we are confronted with paradox. The words of the earlier Beatitudes had doubtless come with a shock of astonishment to many, who listened for statements that should accord with their carnal life. "Blessed are"—the proud, the strong, the conquering? Nay; but "the poor in spirit, the mourners, the meek, the merciful ones." So now.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:13-18

The genesis of sin. 1. Four stages are described. 2. God is not tempted with evil, and he doth not temps to evil. "Ascribe it not to the Father of lights , but to the prince of darkness. But ascribe all good, from the smallest spark to the greatest beam, from the least good giving to the best and most perfect gift of all, to him, the Father of lights'. If there can be no change with the Father of lights, no "shadow east by turning," what folly to suppose that the works of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:16-17

All good is from God. The exhortation of James 1:16 introduces additional confirmation of the truth that God cannot tempt men to sin. He is the Author of all good. He not only abhors evil, but from him come those gracious influences which destroy it. Three shades of thought appear in the argument of James 1:17 . I. CONSIDER HIS GIFTS . Each of these is "perfect" in its matter, and " good " in the manner of its bestowal. While raw sins ( James 1:14 ) and ripe sins ( ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - James 1:13-18

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - James 1:16-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - James 1:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:17

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:2-18

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:12-18

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:12-18

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:13-18

The Pulpit Commentary - James 1:16-17

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