John Gill's Exposition on James 3:16

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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For where envying and strife is, etc.] Where these are cherished in the heart, and especially where they break out into action, in families, neighbourhoods, states, or churches: there is confusion and every evil work; these occasion disturbances, raise uneasiness, make disquietude, and cause tumults whenever they appear; and put persons upon doing everything that is wicked, to gratify such insatiable lusts.

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