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For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord;

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

That man (ο ανθρωπος εκεινος). Emphatic use of εκεινος.

Of the Lord (παρα του κυριου). Ablative case with …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. Compare Hebrews 11:6. A man can hope for favor from God only as he…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Once more the Apostle warns the doubtful, holding out no hope of help until the wavering mind is fixed on God.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

For…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

“That man” is a somewhat derogatory reference to the doubter, whom James has just compared to the tossing wave. Here he is further characterized as…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For let not that man think Imagine, conclude, or please himself with such thoughts,

that he shall rece…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christianity teaches people to be joyful amidst troubles: such trials are sent from God's love, and trials in the path of duty will brighten our gr…

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