James 1

James 1:4

perfect mature and complete. (See Scofield “Matthew 5:48”).

James 1:14

tempted “Temptation” is used in two senses: (1) Solicitation to evil (e.g. Genesis 3:1-6; Matthew 4:1; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 2 Corinthians 11:4; James 1:14). (2) Testing under trial (eg) Genesis 22:1; Luke 22:28 Cf Luke 4:2, Cf Matthew 6:13 (solicitation to evil) and 1 Peter 1:6 (testing under trial).

James 1:15

sin Sin. (See Scofield “Romans 3:23”).

James 1:17

gift Two words are used in the original for “gift,” the first meaning the act of giving; the second, the thing given.

James 1:20

righteousness (See Scofield “Romans 3:21”).

James 1:21

save (See Scofield “Romans 1:16”).

James 1:26

religious (Greek - θρη̑σκος = outwardly religious).

James 1:27

world “kosmos” = world-system. James 4:4; John 7:7 (See Scofield “Revelation 13:8”)