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A comprehensive verse-by-verse commentary for lay Bible students, fully highlighted by articles, maps, charts, and illustrations—all in one volume. • Clear and Comprehensive: Annotations by leading evangelical scholars don’t dodge tough issues; alternative views are presented fairly, but commentators make their positions clear. • Attractively Designed: Graphics appeal to the sound-bite...

1:2–27 James instructs us on how to face difficulties (vv. 2–4), the need for spiritual insight and faith (vv. 5–8), the proper attitude toward riches (vv. 9–11), and how to overcome temptation (vv. 12–18). He cautions us against a heart filled with anger (vv. 19, 20), and urges us to a life of doing God’s word (vv. 21–27). 1:2 Trials are of outward circumstances—conflicts, sufferings, and troubles—encountered by all believers. Trials are not pleasant and may be extremely grievous, but believers