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¹ James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
James G2385 (Ἰάκωβος) — Jacobus, the name of three Israelites
a servant G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
of the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
to the G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
twelve G1427 (δώδεκα) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen
tribes G5443 (φυλή) — an offshoot, i.e. race or clan
which are G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
scattered abroad G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
scattered abroad G1290 (διασπορά) — dispersion, i.e. (specially and concretely) the (converted) Israelite resident in Gentile countries
greeting G5463 (χαίρω) — to be "cheer"ful, i.e. calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well

² Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

My G1473 (ἐγώ)
brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
count it G2233 (ἡγέομαι) — to lead, i.e. command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e. consider
all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
joy G5479 (χαρά) — cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight
when G3752 (ὅταν) — whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
ye fall into G4045 (περιπίπτω) — to fall into something that is all around, i.e. light among or upon, be surrounded with
divers G4164 (ποικίλος) — motley, i.e. various in character
temptations G3986 (πειρασμός) — a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity

³ knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Knowing G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed)
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
the trying G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the trying G1383 (δοκίμιον) — a testing; by implication, trustworthiness
of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
worketh G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion
patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy

⁴ And let patience have its perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
let patience G5281 (ὑπομονή) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy
have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
perfect G5046 (τέλειος) — complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with ) completeness
work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
ye may be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
entire G3648 (ὁλόκληρος) — complete in every part, i.e. perfectly sound (in body)
wanting G3007 (λείπω) — to leave, i.e. (intransitively or passively) to fail or be absent
G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
nothing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)

⁵ But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
of you G4771 (σύ) — thou
lack G3007 (λείπω) — to leave, i.e. (intransitively or passively) to fail or be absent
wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
let him ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
that giveth G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
to all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
liberally G574 (ἁπλῶς) — bountifully;
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
upbraideth G3679 (ὀνειδίζω) — to defame, i.e. rail at, chide, taunt
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
it shall be given G1325 (δίδωμι) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

⁶ But let him ask in faith, nothing doubting: for he that doubteth is like the surge of the sea driven by the wind and tossed.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
let him ask G154 (αἰτέω) — to ask (in genitive case)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
nothing G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
wavering G1252 (διακρίνω) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide),…
For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
he that wavereth G1252 (διακρίνω) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide),…
is like G1503 (εἴκω) — to resemble
a wave G2830 (κλύδων) — a surge of the sea (literally or figuratively)
of the sea G2281 (θάλασσα) — the sea (genitive case or specially)
driven with the wind G416 (ἀνεμίζω) — to toss with the wind
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
tossed G4494 (ῥιπίζω) — to breeze up, i.e. (by analogy) to agitate (into waves)

⁷ For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord;

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
let not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
that G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
think G3633 (οἴομαι) — to make like (oneself), i.e. imagine (be of the opinion)
that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
he shall receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
any thing G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
of G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)

⁸ a doubleminded man, unstable in all his ways.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

A double minded G1374 (δίψυχος) — two-spirited, i.e. vacillating (in opinion or purpose)
man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
unstable G182 (ἀκατάστατος) — inconstant
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ways G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
ways G3598 (ὁδός) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or means

⁹ But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Let G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
the brother G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the brother G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
of low degree G5011 (ταπεινός) — depressed, i.e. (figuratively) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition)
rejoice G2744 (καυχάομαι) — to vaunt (in a good or a bad sense)
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
that he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
is exalted G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
is exalted G5311 (ὕψος) — elevation, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, (specially), the sky, or (figuratively) dignity

¹⁰ and the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
the rich G4145 (πλούσιος) — wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
that he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
is made low G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
is made low G5014 (ταπείνωσις) — depression (in rank or feeling)
because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
the flower G438 (ἄνθος) — a blossom
of the grass G5528 (χόρτος) — a "court" or "garden", i.e. (by implication, of pasture) herbage or vegetation
he shall pass away G3928 (παρέρχομαι) — to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) perish or neglect, (causative) avert

¹¹ For the sun ariseth with the scorching wind, and withereth the grass; and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his goings.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
the sun G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the sun G2246 (ἥλιος) — the sun; by implication, light
is no sooner risen G393 (ἀνατέλλω) — to (cause to) arise
with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.
a burning heat G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
a burning heat G2742 (καύσων) — a glare
but G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
it withereth G3583 (ξηραίνω) — to desiccate; by implication, to shrivel, to mature
the grass G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the grass G5528 (χόρτος) — a "court" or "garden", i.e. (by implication, of pasture) herbage or vegetation
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
the flower G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the flower G438 (ἄνθος) — a blossom
thereof G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
falleth G1601 (ἐκπίπτω) — to drop away; specially, be driven out of one's course; figuratively, to lose, become inefficient
the grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the grace G2143 (εὐπρέπεια) — good suitableness, i.e. gracefulness
of the fashion G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of the fashion G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
of it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
perisheth G622 (ἀπόλλυμι) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively
so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or follows)
also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
shall G3133 (μαραίνω) — to extinguish (as fire), i.e. (figuratively and passively) to pass away
the rich man G4145 (πλούσιος) — wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
fade away G3133 (μαραίνω) — to extinguish (as fire), i.e. (figuratively and passively) to pass away
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
ways G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
ways G4197 (πορεία) — travel (by land); figuratively (plural) proceedings, i.e. career

¹² Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Blessed G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
the man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
that G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
endureth G5278 (ὑπομένω) — to stay under (behind), i.e. remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. bear (trials), have fortitude, persevere
temptation G3986 (πειρασμός) — a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity
for G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
when he is G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
tried G1384 (δόκιμος) — properly, acceptable (current after assayal), i.e. approved
he shall receive G2983 (λαμβάνω) — while is more violent, to seize or remove))
the crown G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the crown G4735 (στέφανος) — a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, ), l…
of life G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
the Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
hath promised G1861 (ἐπαγγέλλω) — to announce upon (reflexively), i.e. (by implication) to engage to do something, to assert something respecting oneself
to them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
that love G25 (ἀγαπάω) — to love (in a social or moral sense)
him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

¹³ Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempteth no man:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Let no man G3367 (μηδείς) — not even one (man, woman, thing)
say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
when G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
he is tempted G3985 (πειράζω) — to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
I am tempted G3985 (πειράζω) — to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
cannot be tempted G551 (ἀπείραστος) — untried, i.e. not temptable
with evil G2556 (κακός) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas properly refers to effects), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
neither G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
tempteth G3985 (πειράζω) — to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
he G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
any man G3762 (οὐδείς) — not even one (man, woman or thing), i.e. none, nobody, nothing

¹⁴ but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
every man G1538 (ἕκαστος) — each or every
is tempted G3985 (πειράζω) — to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
when he is drawn away G1828 (ἐξέλκω) — to drag forth, i.e. (figuratively) to entice (to sin)
of G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
his own G2398 (ἴδιος) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate
lust G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is forbidden)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
enticed G1185 (δελεάζω) — to entrap, i.e. (figuratively) delude

¹⁵ Then the lust, when it hath conceived, beareth sin: and the sin, when it is fullgrown, bringeth forth death.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Then when G1534 (εἶτα) — a particle of succession (in time or logical enumeration), then, moreover
lust G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
lust G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is forbidden)
hath conceived G4815 (συλλαμβάνω) — to clasp, i.e. seize (arrest, capture); specially, to conceive (literally or figuratively); by implication, to aid
it bringeth forth G5088 (τίκτω) — to produce (from seed, as a mother, a plant, the earth, etc.), literally or figuratively
sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
when it is finished G658 (ἀποτελέω) — to complete entirely, i.e. consummate
bringeth forth G616 (ἀποκυέω) — to breed forth, i.e. (by transference) to generate (figuratively)
death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)

¹⁶ Be not deceived, my beloved brethren.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Do G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
err G4105 (πλανάω) — to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue)
my G1473 (ἐγώ)
beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )

¹⁷ Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
good G18 (ἀγαθός) — "good" (in any sense, often as noun)
gift G1394 (δόσις) — a giving; by implication, (concretely) a gift
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
perfect G5046 (τέλειος) — complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with ) completeness
gift G1434 (δώρημα) — a bestowment
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
from above G509 (ἄνωθεν) — from above; by analogy, from the first; by implication, anew
and cometh down G2597 (καταβαίνω) — to descend (literally or figuratively)
from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
of lights G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of lights G5457 (φῶς) — luminousness (in the widest application, natural or artificial, abstract or concrete, literal or figurative)
with G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
is G1762 (ἔνι) — impersonally, there is in or among
no G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
variableness G3883 (παραλλαγή) — transmutation (of phase or orbit), i.e. (figuratively) fickleness
neither G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
shadow G644 (ἀποσκίασμα) — a shading off, i.e. obscuration
of turning G5157 (τροπή) — a turn ("trope"), i.e. revolution (figuratively, variation)

¹⁸ Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Of his own will G1014 (βούλομαι) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing
begat he G616 (ἀποκυέω) — to breed forth, i.e. (by transference) to generate (figuratively)
us G1473 (ἐγώ)
with the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
of truth G225 (ἀλήθεια) — truth
G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
that we G1473 (ἐγώ)
should be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
a kind G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
of firstfruits G536 (ἀπαρχή) — a beginning of sacrifice, i.e. the (Jewish) first-fruit (figuratively)
of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
creatures G2938 (κτίσμα) — an original formation (concretely), i.e. product (created thing)

¹⁹ Ye know this, my beloved brethren. But let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Wherefore G5620 (ὥστε) — so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow)
my G1473 (ἐγώ)
beloved G27 (ἀγαπητός) — beloved
brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
let every G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
swift G5036 (ταχύς) — fleet, i.e. (figuratively) prompt or ready
to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
hear G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
slow G1021 (βραδύς) — slow; figuratively, dull
speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punish…

²⁰ for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
the wrath G3709 (ὀργή) — properly, desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punish…
of man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
worketh G2716 (κατεργάζομαι) — to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
the righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian) justification
of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

²¹ Wherefore putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
Wherefore G1352 (διό) — through which thing, i.e. consequently
lay apart G659 (ἀποτίθημι) — to put away (literally or figuratively)
all G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
filthiness G4507 (ῥυπαρία) — dirtiness (morally)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
superfluity G4050 (περισσεία) — surplusage, i.e. superabundance
of naughtiness G2549 (κακία) — badness, i.e. (subjectively) depravity, or (actively) malignity, or (passively) trouble
and receive G1209 (δέχομαι) — to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
with G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
meekness G4240 (πραΰτης) — mildness, i.e. (by implication) humility
the engrafted G1721 (ἔμφυτος) — implanted (figuratively)
word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
is able G1410 (δύναμαι) — to be able or possible
to save G4982 (σώζω) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
your G4771 (σύ) — thou
souls G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
souls G5590 (ψυχή) — breath, i.e. (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from , which is the rat…

²² But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deluding your own selves.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
be G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
ye doers G4163 (ποιητής) — a performer; specially, a "poet";
of the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
hearers G202 (ἀκροατής) — a hearer (merely)
only G3440 (μόνον) — merely
deceiving G3884 (παραλογίζομαι) — to misreckon, i.e. delude
your own selves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.

²³ For if any one is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a mirror:

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
any G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
be a hearer G202 (ἀκροατής) — a hearer (merely)
of the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
a doer G4163 (ποιητής) — a performer; specially, a "poet";
he G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
like unto G1503 (εἴκω) — to resemble
a man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
beholding G2657 (κατανοέω) — to observe fully
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
natural G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
natural G1078 (γένεσις) — nativity; figuratively, nature
face G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
a glass G2072 (ἔσοπτρον) — a mirror (for looking into)

²⁴ for he beholdeth himself, and goeth away, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
he beholdeth G2657 (κατανοέω) — to observe fully
himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
goeth his way G565 (ἀπέρχομαι) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
straightway G2112 (εὐθέως) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
forgetteth G1950 (ἐπιλανθάνομαι) — to lose out of mind; by implication, to neglect
what manner of man G3697 (ὁποῖος) — of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) (specially, as an indefinite correlative to the definite antecedent of quality)
he was G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)

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.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
whoso looketh G3879 (παρακύπτω) — to bend beside, i.e. lean over (so as to peer within)
into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
the perfect G5046 (τέλειος) — complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with ) completeness
law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…
of liberty G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
of liberty G1657 (ἐλευθερία) — freedom (legitimate or licentious, chiefly moral or ceremonial)
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
continueth G3887 (παραμένω) — to stay near, i.e. remain (literally, tarry; or figuratively, be permanent, persevere)
he G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
being G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
a forgetful G1953 (ἐπιλησμονή) — negligence
hearer G202 (ἀκροατής) — a hearer (merely)
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
a doer G4163 (ποιητής) — a performer; specially, a "poet";
of the work G2041 (ἔργον) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
this man G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
blessed G3107 (μακάριος) — supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
deed G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
deed G4162 (ποίησις) — action, i.e. performance (of the law)

²⁶ If any man thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

If G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that, etc.
any man G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
you G4771 (σύ) — thou
seem G1380 (δοκέω) — compare the base of ) of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem (truthfully or uncertainly)
to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
religious G2357 (θρησκός) — ceremonious in worship (as demonstrative), i.e. pious
and bridleth G5468 (χαλιναγωγέω) — to be a bit-leader, i.e. to curb (figuratively)
not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an affirmative one)) whether
his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
tongue G1100 (γλῶσσα) — the tongue; by implication, a language (specially, one naturally unacquired)
but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
deceiveth G538 (ἀπατάω) — to cheat, i.e. delude
his own G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e. (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the middle
this man’s G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
religion G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
religion G2356 (θρησκεία) — ceremonial observance
vain G3152 (μάταιος) — empty, i.e. (literally) profitless, or (specially), an idol

²⁷ Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Pure G2513 (καθαρός) — clean (literally or figuratively)
religion G2356 (θρησκεία) — ceremonial observance
and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
undefiled G283 (ἀμίαντος) — unsoiled, i.e. (figuratively) pure
before G3844 (παρά) — properly, near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively), (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively)…
God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote)
is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
To visit G1980 (ἐπισκέπτομαι) — to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to select; by extension, to go to see, relieve
the fatherless G3737 (ὀρφανός) — bereaved ("orphan"), i.e. parentless
widows G5503 (χήρα) — a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively
in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
affliction G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
affliction G2347 (θλῖψις) — pressure (literally or figuratively)
to keep G5083 (τηρέω) — to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the eye upon; and thus differing from , which is properly to prevent escaping; and from , which implies a…
himself G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
unspotted G784 (ἄσπιλος) — unblemished (physically or morally)
from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
the world G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
the world G2889 (κόσμος) — orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally))