Category: James

25 But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. Setting the Scene for James 1:25 In James chapter 1, we find a scene set in a humble meeting place in the…

2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. Setting the Scene for James 1:2-4 In James chapter 1, we…

17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. Setting the Scene for James 3:17 In James chapter 3, we find a group of early Christians gathered in a humble meeting place, likely a small house or a shaded area…

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. Setting the Scene for James 3:13 The scene in James chapter 3 is set in a small gathering within a humble meeting place in the early Christian community. The room is lit by…

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. Setting the Scene for James 1:5 In James chapter 1, we find a scene set in a humble meeting room within a small house in Jerusalem. The room is dimly lit…

2 You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. Setting the Scene for James 4:2 The scene in James chapter 4 is set in a bustling marketplace in a first-century city. The air is filled…

11 Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. Setting the Scene for James 4:11 In James chapter…

16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. Setting the Scene for James 5:16 In James chapter 5, we find a scene set in a small, dimly lit room in the early…

13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Setting the Scene for James 5:13 The scene in James chapter 5 is set in a small, humble church in a first-century Christian community. The room is dimly lit by oil lamps hanging from the wooden beams of the…

12 There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? Setting the Scene for James 4:12 In James chapter 4, we find a scene set in a humble meeting room within a small, close-knit Christian community. The room is adorned…