James (Ιακωβος). Grecised form (nominative absolute) of the Hebrew Ιακωβ (so LXX). Common name among the Jews, and this man in Jos…

James, a servant of God. On the meaning of the word servant in this connection, (see the notes on Romans 1:1).

(See the no…

James, a servant (or slave, or bond-servant) of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.—Bound to Him,…

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

According to the t…

James is most likely the brother of Jesus. More specifically, since Jesus was virgin born, James was his half brother. In Acts this same James appe…

To the twelve tribes. When the ten tribes were banished, the Assyrian king placed them in different parts. Afterwards, as usually happens …

James, a servant of God
That is, of God the Father; not by creation only, as every man is; nor merely by calling grac…

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…