Lectionary Calendar
Friday, May 3rd, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Scofield's Reference Notes Scofield's Notes
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Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on James 1". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/james-1.html. 1917.
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on James 1". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (48)New Testament (18)Individual Books (14)
Verse 4
perfect
mature and complete. (See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 14
tempted
"Temptation" is used in two senses:
(1) Solicitation to evil (e.g. Genesis 3:1-6; Matthew 4:1; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 2 Corinthians 11:4; James 1:14).
(2) Testing under trial (eg) Genesis 22:1; Luke 22:28 Cf Luke 4:2; Luke 4:2 Cf Matthew 6:13 (solicitation to evil) and 1 Peter 1:6 (testing under trial).
Verse 15
sin Sin.
(See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 17
gift
Two words are used in the original for "gift," the first meaning the act of giving; the second, the thing given.
Verse 20
righteousness
(See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 21
save
(See Scofield " :-") .
Verse 26
religious
(Greek - θρη̑σκος = outwardly religious).
Verse 27
world
"kosmos" = world-system. James 4:4; John 7:7 (See Scofield "John 7:7- :")