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Bitter jealousy (zēlon pikron). Zēlos occurs in N.T. in good sense (Joh 2:17) and bad sense (Act 5:17). Pride of knowledge is evil (1Co 8:1) and leaves a bitter taste. See “root of bitterness” in Heb 12:14 (cf. Eph 4:31). This is a condition of the first class.
Faction (erithian). Late word, from erithos (hireling, from eritheuō to spin wool), a pushing forward for personal ends, partisanship, as in Phi 1:16.
In your heart (en tēi kardiāi humōn). The real fountain (pēgē, Jam 3:11).
Glory not (mē katakauchāsthe). Present middle imperative of katakauchaomai, for which see note on Jam 2:13. Wisdom is essential for the teacher. Boasting arrogance disproves the possession of wisdom.
Lie not against the truth (pseudesthe kata tēs alētheias). Present middle imperative of pseudomai, old verb, to play false, with mē carried over. Lying against the truth is futile. By your conduct do not belie the truth which you teach; a solemn and needed lesson. Cf. Rom 1:18., Rom 2:18, Rom 2:20.