John Bengel Commentary - James 3:13 - 3:13

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John Bengel Commentary - James 3:13 - 3:13


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Jam 3:13. Τίς, who?) All wish to appear wise; though all are not so: see App. Crit. on this passage.[44]-δειξάτω, let him show) by deed, rather than by words.-καλῆς ἀναστροφῆς, a good conversation) The opposite is found in Jam 3:16. This good conversation itself is described, Jam 3:17-18, compared with 1Pe 2:12.-ἐν πραΰτητι σοφίας, with meekness, with which true wisdom is connected.

[44] Inferior authorities read εἴ τις.-E.