Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on James 4:15
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James4:15
15. Literally, "instead of your saying," &c. This refers to "ye that say" (Jas 4:13).
we shall live--The best manuscripts read, "We shall both live and do," &c. The boasters spoke as if life, action, and the particular kind of action were in their power, whereas all three depend entirely on the will of the Lord.
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