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  1. James. The writer of this epistle was not James the son of Zebedee; for he was put to death by Herod ( Acts 12:1, 2) before Christianity had gained so much ground among the Jews of the dispersion as is here implied. But it was the other James, the son of Alpheus, who was cousin-german to Christ, and one of the twelve apostles, Matt. 10:3.

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  2. The book of James is particularly related to the book of Job in the Old Testament. Both are considered the earliest book of each Testament. Both deal with the question of suffering in the lives of believers. It seems significant that God would choose this topic to deal with in the earliest books of both Testaments.

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  4. Best Commentaries on James. The driving message of James’s letter is that Christians’ faith in the gospel should work itself out in a life of obedience. As he says in James 1:22, believers in Christ should not just hear the Word and believe it but also do what it says. James teaches us that faith in the gospel results in fruitful good works.

  5. Matthew Henry's Commentary is a classic and insightful resource for studying the Gospel of Matthew. It provides verse-by-verse explanations, practical applications, and historical context for the words and deeds of Jesus. You can access the entire commentary online at Bible Gateway, or browse by chapter and topic.

  6. The parallels from the Wisdom of Solomon are less striking. The most noteworthy are 1:11 (cf. Jam 4:11, Jam 5:9 ); 2:4 (cf. Jam 4:14 ); 2:10-20, the oppression of the poor; 3:4-6, tribulation as a test sent by God; 5:8, pride and wealth, and the transitory nature of wealth; 7:29 f., comparison with light and the sun.

  7. The International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia states: ... in his commentary on James, ... of parallels to James. In the section of that book called the ‘Mandates ...

  8. Study James using Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning.

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