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James 5:9The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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μὴ στενάζετε, ἀδελφοί, κατ’ ἀλλήλων, ἵνα μὴ κριθῆτε· ἰδοὺ ὁ κριτὴς πρὸ τῶν θυρῶν ἕστηκεν.
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James 5:9The Bible in Living English
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9 Do not sigh against each other, brothers, that you may not be judged: here is the judge standing at the doors.
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James 5:9American Standard Version
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9 Murmur not, brethren, one against another, that ye be not judged: behold, the judge standeth before the doors.
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James 5:9The Emphasized Bible
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9 Be not sighing, brethren, one against another, lest ye be judged,—Lo! the Judge before the doors is standing.
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James 5:9King James Version
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9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
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James Study Notes—Chapter 5New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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Do not grumble against one another: The Greek verb here rendered “grumble” can convey the idea of sighing or groaning inwardly. (Compare Heb 13:17, where it is rendered “sighing.”) So here James seems to focus on the feelings that Christians harbor toward one another, which could influence their speech and conduct. Thus, James warns his fellow believers to avoid complaining or murmuring about their spiritual brothers and sisters—even inwardly—since those who do such grumbling could bring judgment on themselves.—Mt 7:1, 2; Php 2:14 and study note.
The Judge: This evidently refers to Christ Jesus. One reason for reaching this conclusion is that God “has entrusted all the judging” to him, starting with “the house of God.” (Joh 5:22; 1Pe 4:17) Also, James says that this Judge “is standing before the doors.” Similarly, at Mt 24:33, Jesus indicated that he would be “near at the doors” during the time of his presence. Then, during the great tribulation, he will judge “all the nations,” which are pictured as being composed of sheep and goats.—Mt 25:31, 32.
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