James 1:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 1:25

But whoso looketh - (παρακύψας parakupsas). This word means, to stoop down near by anything; to bend forward near, so as to look at anything more closely. See the word explained in the notes at 1 Peter 1:12. The idea here is that of a close and attentive observation. The object is not to contrast the manner of looking in the glass, and in the law of liberty, implying that the former was a “careless beholding,” and the latter an attentive and careful looking, as Doddridge, Rosenmuller,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 1:25

James 1:25. But whoso looketh Not with a transient glance, but, as παρακυψας signifies, bending down, as it were, with an intention to fix his eyes upon, examine with accuracy, and search all things to the bottom. The expression implies much thought and meditation, joined with self- examination: into the perfect law Namely, that of the gospel, termed a law, as being a rule of faith and practice, obligatory upon all to whom it is made known, acquitting or condemning men, (for by it... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - James 1:19-27

1:19-2:26 PUTTING BELIEF INTO PRACTICEThe Bible and everyday life (1:19-27)A tendency in human nature is for people to become ill-tempered, especially in times of difficulty or stress. Christians must not excuse their ill-temper by claiming that they are defending God’s honour. Such attitudes have no place in the Christian life. They must be replaced by new attitudes that arise from studying God’s Word and putting its teachings into practice (19-21).Christians must not merely read God’s Word,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - James 1:25

Whoso = he that. looketh . Literally stooped down (to look). Greek. parakupto . App-133 . See John 20:5 . the perfect, &c . = the perfect law, that of liberty. perfect . App-125 . continueth = continued. Greek. parameno. See 1 Corinthians 16:6 . he . The texts omit. forgetful hearer = hearer of forgetfulness. App-17 . forgetful . Greek. epilesmone. Only here. the . Omit. this man = this one. deed = doing. Greek. poiesis. Only here. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - James 1:25

But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.Contrasted with the man who merely "glances" in a mirror the person looking into the perfect law of liberty is represented as "continuing to do so," a mere glance being insufficient.Gibson said that "The conception of the gospel as a law is characteristic of James";[55] but that conception was also that of the apostle... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - James 1:25

James 1:25. But whoso looketh, &c.— Ο δε παρακυψας : He that hath bowed his head, or stooped down, more curiously to pry into any thing. The word is used concerning the disciples bowing down curiously and intensely to pry into our Lord's sepulchre, Luke 24:12. Joh 20:5; John 20:11. But the image which the apostle seems here to have had before his mind, most probably is the same with that expressed 1 Peter 1:12. Which things the angels desired to look into; παρακυψαι : In which expression... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 1:25

25. looketh into—literally, "stoopeth down to take a close look into." Peers into: stronger than "beholdeth," or "contemplated," :-. A blessed curiosity if it be efficacious in bearing fruit [BENGEL]. perfect law of liberty—the Gospel rule of life, perfect and perfecting (as shown in the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:48), and making us truly walk at liberty (Matthew 5:48- :, Church of England Prayer Book Version). Christians are to aim at a higher standard of holiness than was generally... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 1:2-27

II. TRIALS AND TRUE RELIGION 1:2-27James began his letter, which is in many ways a lecture, by dealing with the problem of trials that all believers encounter. Jews who became Christians in the early history of the church experienced much antagonism and persecution from their unbelieving fellow Jews, as is clear in the Book of Acts. All Christians who take a stand for the Lord continue to have to deal with such trials. Thus James’ inspired advice is perennially relevant. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 1:19-27

C. The Proper Response to Trials 1:19-27Having explained the value of trials and our options in trials, James next exhorted his readers to respond properly to their trials. In this section he stressed the Word of God because it is the key to resisting temptations and responding to trials correctly (cf. Matthew 4:1-11)."Receptivity to the Word, responsiveness to the Word, and resignation to the Word are essential to spiritual growth. One must accept God’s Word, act on it, and abide by it."... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 1:22-25

3. The complete response 1:22-25Whereas James 1:19-21 stress the importance of listening to the Word, James 1:22-25 emphasize the necessity of putting the Word into practice, applying it. read more

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