James 4:1, We are to strive against covetousness; James 4:4, intemperance; James 4:5, pride; James 4:11, detraction and rash judgment of others; James 4:13, and not to be confident in the good success of worldly business, but mindful ever of the uncertainty of this life, to commit ourselves and all our affairs to God’s providence.
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James 4
James 4 — Overview
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James 4 — OverviewJames 4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we are directed to consider, I. Some causes of
contention, besides those mentioned in the foregoing chapter, and to
watch against them, ver. 1-5. II. We are taught to abandon the
friendship of…James 4 — OverviewJames 4 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleIn this chapter the apostle gives the true cause of contentions and strifes; and cautions against intemperance, covetousness, pride, detraction, and vain confidence. Having, in the latter part of the preceding chapter,…James 4:1-10James 4:1-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe former chapter speaks of envying one another, as the great spring
of strifes and contentions; this chapter speaks of a lust after worldly
things, and a setting too great a value upon worldly pleasures and…James 4:1James 4:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgewhence: James 3:14-18
fightings: or, brawlings
come they: James 1:14; Genesis 4:5-8; Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 15:19; Mark 7:21-23; John 8:44; Romans 8:7; 1 Timothy 6:4-10; Titus 3:3; 1 Peter 1:14, 1 Peter 2:11, 1 Peter…James 4:2James 4:2 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgelust: James 5:1-5; Proverbs 1:19; Ecclesiastes 4:8; Habakkuk 2:5; 1 Timothy 6:9-10
kill: or, envy
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