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The structure and flow of the epistle of James have been the source of much debate. This is due in part to the scarcity of structuring conjunctions that James uses as compared to the writings of Paul or Luke. In the Lexham Discourse Commentary on James, Kristopher Lyle ably helps readers to recognize the conventions used for signaling transitions or developments in the discourse, and also draws...

James ended his comments on the necessary synthesis of faith and deeds with a supportive illustration (2:26). Now in 3:1, he begins a new line of argument concerning the power of the tongue. Apart from the change in subject material, there are three factors that signal to his readers a higher-level break is underway: (1) the switch from exposition to exhortation, (2) the presence of a direct address, which interrupts the discourse, and (3) the absence of any connective
James 3:1–12
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