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Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. 24. Ye see then ] The better MSS. omit the then. The Greek verb may be indicative, imperative, or interrogative. The English Version is probably right in giving the preference to the first. not by faith only ] There … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 2:24”

And the Scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. 23. And the scripture was fulfilled ] The use of the words commonly applied to the fulfilment of prophetic utterances implies that St James saw in the statement of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 2:23”

Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? 22. Seest thou how faith wrought with his works ? ] Better, perhaps, not as a question, Thou seest that Attention is called, not as the English “how” suggests, to the manner of co-operation, but only to the fact. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 2:22”

Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? 21. Was not Abraham our father justified by works ] The close correspondence of phraseology with Rom 4:2 at first seems to favour the view that St James is correcting or modifying St Paul’s statement It is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 2:21”

But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead? 20. wilt thou know, O vain man ] The term, as applied to men, is not found elsewhere in the New Testament, but is used with something of the same significance in the LXX. of Jdg 9:4. The idea is primarily that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 2:20”

Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. 19. Thou believest that there is one God ] The instance of the faith in which men were trusting is important as shewing the class of Solifidians (to use a term which controversy has made memorable) which St James … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 2:19”

Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works. 18. Yea, a man may say ] The objector thus introduced, after the same manner as by St Paul in 1Co 15:35, is here the representative … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 2:18”

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. 17. Even so faith, if it hath not works ] This then is St James’s objection to the faith of which he speaks. It is, while alone (literally, by itself), with no promise or potency of life, and it is, therefore, dead, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 2:17”

And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be [ye] warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what [doth it] profit? 16. Depart in peace ] The phrase was one of familiar benediction, and had been used by our Lord to those who came … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 2:16”

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 15. If a brother or sister ] The words are not necessarily used in the sense in which they imply the profession of faith in Christ as they are, e. g., in Act 10:23; Act 11:1; 1Co 5:11. Every Israelite was to see … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of James 2:15”