James 1:25

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - James 1:1-27

James 1:1 . James, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ. He does not style himself an apostle, because he would not assume any superiority; yet the majesty of his address is the language of an ambassador of Christ, and apostle of the Lord. “A servant of God,” the Father of all, “and of Jesus,” by which we understand that James associates the Saviour as one with God, and arrays him in the robes of glory: James 2:1. Paul also calls him the Lord of glory, as he calls God, the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - James 1:22-25

James 1:22-25Doers of the Word, and not hearers onlyDoers, not hearers onlyI.THE EXHORTATION. The doers of the Word are those who are ruled by it, who practically comply with its requirements, who not only read, understand, and believe it, but submit to its authority, regulate their tempers and lives by its precepts. The term, too, is expressive of continuance, permanence. We must live and move in this element, we must find our occupation here the chief delight of our existence. It is only such... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - James 1:25

James 1:25The perfect law of libertyThe perfect law of libertyI.Here is a summary of THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S ROYAL WORD. It is brought before us in its authority, in its sufficiency, and in its freedom. 1. It is, in the first place, a law. It is not an opinion amenable to the caprice of the individual, to be obeyed or to be ignored at the bidding of an arbitrary will. It is a law, a supreme and an authoritative obligation issued by one who has a right to claim unquestioning obedience, and... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 1:25

25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein , he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. Ver. 25. Whoso looketh into, &c. ] παρακυψας , as into a glass, wishly and intently with the body bowed down. Get thee God’s law as a glass to toot in, saith Mr Bradford (Ser. of Repent.); so shalt thou see thy face foul arrayed, and so shamefully saucy, mangy, pocky, and scabbed, that thou canst not but be sorry at... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - James 1:25

looketh: Proverbs 14:15, Isaiah 8:20, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 12:15 the perfect: James 2:12, Psalms 19:7-2 Samuel :, Psalms 119:32, Psalms 119:45, Psalms 119:96- :, Romans 7:12, Romans 7:22, Romans 7:23 liberty: John 8:32, John 8:36, Romans 8:15, 2 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Galatians 5:1, 1 Peter 2:16 and: 1 Samuel 12:14, John 8:31, John 15:9, John 15:10, Acts 2:42, Acts 13:43, Acts 26:22, Romans 2:7, Romans 2:8, Romans 11:22, Colossians 1:23, 1 Timothy 2:15, 1 Timothy 4:16,... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - James 1:25

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. But he that looketh diligently — Not with a transient glance, but bending down, fixing his eyes, and searching all to the bottom.Into the perfect law — Of love as established by faith. St. James here guards us against misunderstanding what St. Paul says concerning the "yoke and bondage of the law." He who keeps the law of... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 1:25

25. Looketh into The expressive Greek is, stoops down to the law. The man is not now standing and transiently looking into a mirror; he is bending down and poring steadily, as it were, into a book, just as the cherubim stooped down on the ark to look at the decalogue. Law of liberty That law which, when studied in its own spirit and with gracious aids, is obeyed with such glad spontaneity that the most perfect obedience is the most perfect liberty. Note on Matthew 11:30. This is a ... read more