ACC ~ James 5 v19

WHAT WE SHOULD DO. BEDE: Earlier on in his letter James warned us to restrain our tongues from wicked or pointless statements, but now at the end he takes the opportunity to show us what we should be doing with them instead. CONCERNING THE EPISTLE OF ST. JAMES.

YOUR MOUTH LIKE GOD’S. OECUMENIUS: Jeremiah said: “If you separate what is precious from what is vile, you will be like my own mouth,” for whoever proclaims God’s words becomes in effect his mouth. COMMENTARY ON JAMES.

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