1. Go to now —Come now. A phrase to call solemn attention. ye rich —who have neglected the true enjoyment of riches, which consists in doing good. James intends this address to rich Jewish unbelievers, not so much for themselves, as for the saints, that they may bear with patience the violence of the rich ( James 5:7 ), knowing that God will speedily avenge them on their oppressors [BENGEL]. miseries that shall come —literally, "that are coming upon you" unexpectedly and swiftly, namely, at the coming of the Lord ( James 5:7- : ); primarily, at the destruction of Jerusalem; finally, at His visible coming to judge the world. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-2" class="com-number"
Pericope (part_of)
- part_of
pericope/per-jas-5-001
절 (explains)
Source
source-manifest/jfb— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (PD)- evidence_grade: T_theological