James 3:16 NIV

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 3:16

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 3:16

confusion = commotion, or unrest. Greek. akatastasia. See Luke 21:9 . Compare James 3:8 . evil . Greek. phaulos . See John 3:20 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 3:16

For where jealousy and faction are, there is confusion and every vile deed.In the preceding verse, James described much so-called "wisdom" in an advancing series as:Pertaining to earth, not to the world above; to mere nature, not to the spirit; and to the hostile spirits of evil, and not to the living God. 16 follows as proof of what has just been said.[38] In the inherent wickedness of factious and partisan defenders of human systems of religion, it appears here that honesty, fairness and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 3:16

16. envying—So English Version translates the Greek, which usually means "zeal"; "emulation," in :-. "The envious man stands in his own light. He thinks his candle cannot shine in the presence of another's sun. He aims directly at men, obliquely at God, who makes men to differ." strife—rivalry [ALFORD]. confusion—literally, "tumultuous anarchy": both in society (translated "commotions," Luke 21:9; "tumults," 2 Corinthians 6:5), and in the individual mind; in contrast to the "peaceable"... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 3:14-16

2. The importance of graciousness 3:14-16 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 3:16

God is not the God of disorder but of order and peace (Genesis 1; 1 Corinthians 14:33). He opposes every evil thing (1 John 1:5). Therefore ungracious jealousy and personal ambition are not part of the wisdom He provides."There is a kind of person who is undoubtedly clever; he has an acute brain and a skilful tongue; but his effect in any committee, in any Church, in any group, is to cause trouble, to drive people apart, to foment strife, to make trouble, to disturb personal relationships. It... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - James 3:16

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 3:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 3:16

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 3:16

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 3:14-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 3:16

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