16. envying —So English Version translates the Greek, which usually means "zeal"; " emulation, " in :- . "The envious man stands in his own light. He thinks his candle cannot shine in the presence of another's sun. He aims directly at men, obliquely at God, who makes men to differ." strife —rivalry [ALFORD]. confusion —literally, "tumultuous anarchy": both in society (translated "commotions," Luke 21:9 ; "tumults," 2 Corinthians 6:5 ), and in the individual mind; in contrast to the "peaceable" composure of true "wisdom," 2 Corinthians 6:5- : . James does not honor such effects of this earthly wisdom with the name "fruit," as he does in the case of the wisdom from above. James 3:18 ; compare Galatians 5:19-22 , " works of the flesh . . . fruit of the Spirit." return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-17" class="com-number"
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