Ishodad of Merv

Medieval · AD 800–1500

173 passages across 12 books of the Bible · Who was this?

On James

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  1. James 1:1
    The opening resembles the titles of St. Paul’s letters, and perhaps James is the author of it, whoever he may be. He was unacquainted with Paul’s custom of writing to one particular nation and city, and for a particular reason. Instead, this author writes to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations because of the captivity, and not to the churches in every place, because he had no particular reason to be so specific.

    COMMENTARIES, PROLOGUE

  2. James 3:1
    James is not trying to limit the number of teachers but rather to warn them against the dangers of false doctrines.

    COMMENTARIES

  3. James 5:9
    James means that we should stop mocking the poor and doing them harm, complaining about them at the same time, because we shall be judged according to our cruelty and condemned by the righteous judge.

    COMMENTARIES

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