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Come now, ye rich (αγε νυν ο πλουσιο). Exclamatory interjection as in 4:13. Direct address to the rich as a class as in [Reference…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
CHAPTER V
ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER
The subjects introduced in this chapter are the following:
An address to rich men, …
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Go to now, you rich.—As in James 4:3, it was “Woe to you, worldly,” so now “Woe to you rich: weep, wailing”—literally,
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
That this verse begins a new section is indicated by the repeated call for attention, “Now listen” (cf. 4:13). The rich are to “weep [GK 3081] and …
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Go to now. In my opinion, those who consider that James here exhorts the rich to repentance are mistaken. It seems to me to be a simple de…
John Gill
JohnGill
Go to now, you rich men
All rich men are not here designed; there are some rich men who are good men, and make a goo…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Public troubles are most grievous to those who live in pleasure, and are complacent and worldly, though all ranks suffer deeply at such times. All …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson