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Don`t grumble, brothers, against one another, so that you won`t be judged. Behold, the judge stands at the door.
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Scholars explain that the command to not "murmur" (or "grudge") goes deeper than audible complaining. The original Greek refers to inner groaning, smothered resentment, and a fretful spirit. James is addressing a heart attitude of bitterness toward fellow believers, not just outward disputes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Grudge not one against another. The margin reads: "groan, grieve." The Greek word (stenazw) means to sigh, to groan<…
Murmur not (μη στεναζετε). Prohibition with μη and the present active imperative of στεναζω, old verb, to groan. "Stop groaning ag…
19th Century
Anglican
Grudge not.—Say in preference, Murmur not. “Grudge” has curiously changed its meaning from an outward murmur to an inward feeling…
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The believers must be patient toward both outsiders who oppress them and insiders who irritate them. Christians are not to “grumble [GK 5100] again…
16th Century
Protestant
Grudge not, or, groan not. As the complaints of many were heard that they were more severely treated than others, some explain th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Grudge not one against another, brethren On account of any happiness, temporal or spiritual, which another enjoys; d…
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