Tiago 3
Hilary of Arles · Comentário Patrístico (catena)
Tiago 3:1
The apostle here prohibits a large number of teachers, for even our Lord Jesus Christ chose only a few for this role. He had only twelve disciples, and not all of them went on to become teachers of the gospel. — INTRODUCTORY TRACTATE ON THE LETTER OF JAMES
Tiago 3:2
Perfection consists of righteousness, and silence is the way to achieve it. This is why James connects perfection with keeping one's mouth shut. — INTRODUCTORY TRACTATE ON THE LETTER OF JAMES
Tiago 3:6
Iniquity stains us in the same way as wood is scorched by fire, and hell burns as if it were a fire. — INTRODUCTORY TRACTATE ON THE LETTER OF JAMES
Tiago 3:11
The spring is the heart of man, the flowing stream of water is his speech, and the opening through which it pours is his mouth. The sweet water is sound doctrine, while the bitter water is just the opposite. — INTRODUCTORY TRACTATE ON THE LETTER OF JAMES