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James 5:9

James 5:9
Grudge not one against another , brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Grudge not one against another, brethren,.... On account of any happiness, temporal or spiritual, which another enjoys; do not inwardly repine at it; or secretly sigh and groan in an envious manner at…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Grudge not one against another - Margin, “groan, grieve.” The Greek word (στενάζω stenazō) means, “to sigh, to groan,” as of persons in distress, Rom 8:23; and then to sigh or groan through…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Grudge not - Μη στεναζετε· Groan not; grumble not; do not murmur through impatience; and let not any ill treatment which you receive, induce you to vent your feelings in imprecations against your…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

James 5:1-11

The apostle is here addressing first sinners and then saints.

I. Let us consider the address to sinners; and here we find James seconding what his great Master had said: Woe unto you that are rich;…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Grudge not one against another Better, perhaps, complain not. The primary meaning of the verb is "to groan." To indulge in such complaints was to assume the office of the Judge, whose presence they…