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Tyndale Open Study Notes on James 3:11

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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3:11 Some springs, especially in the upper sources of the Jordan River, did produce fresh water and bitter water; such brackish springs could not support a town. Similarly, if a person’s speech mixes foul with sweet, it will not build up the community.
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