James 4:2 King James Version 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
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What does James 4:1-12 mean?
You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and wage war. You do not have because you do not ask.". James 4:1–12 builds on the end of chapter 3, describing how living according to the world's wisdom has led to great conflict among James's Christian readers.
Why did James and James fight?
They were fighting with each other because they couldn't get what they wanted. James says that living that way is adultery. It's ''cheating'' on God. He calls them to quit their friendship with the world, humble themselves, repent from their sin, and receive God's grace. God is the Lawgiver and Judge, not man.
What does 4:1 mean?
4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord - Imprisoned for his sake and for your sakes; for the sake of the gospel which he had preached amongst them. This was therefore a powerful motive to them to comfort him under it by their obedience.
What does the Bible say about bearing with one another?
with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, bearing with one another in love; - Darby Bible. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; - Webster's Bible. with all lowliness of mind and unselfishness, and with patience, bearing with one another lovingly, and earnestly striving to maintain,
What does the Bible say about one spirit?
One Spirit, one Lord, one God and Father - The ever - blessed Trinity. One hope - Of heaven. People's Bible Notes for Ephesians 4:2. Eph 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness. Walk in humility and gentleness of spirit. These are characteristics of walking worthily. Other are long-suffering, forbearing one another.
What does the Bible say about patience?
with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love; - World English Bible.