Is any among you sick? (ασθενε τις εν υμιν; ). Present active indicative of ασθενεω, old verb, to be weak (without strength), ofte…

Is any sick among you? In the previous verse, the reference was to affliction in general, and the duty urged there was one applicable to a…

The elders of the church—i.e., literally, the presbyters. The identity of “bishop” (episcopus) and “pre…

Sickne is another circumstance where prayer is needed, and concerning such prayer James gives detailed instructions. The sick person “should call f…

Is any sick among you? As the gift of healing still continued, he directs the sick to resort to that remedy. It is, indeed, certain that t…

Is any sick among you ?
&c.] Which is often the case; the bodies of the saints, as well as others, are liable to a v…

The sin of swearing is condemned; but how many make light of common profane swearing! Such swearing expre ly shows contempt for God's name and auth…