James 4:1
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”
πόθεν
From where, from what source. Póthen. Jesus used this word to expose what could not be answered: where does authority come from, where does the wind go. The origin of a thing reveals its nature. Trace everything back to its source.
πόλεμος
come] disputes
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πόλεμος
War, warfare, battle. Polemos. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see that you are not alarmed. Conflict is a reality of the age, not a sign of God's absence. Stand firm.
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μάχη
quarrels
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μάχη
Battle, controversy, conflict. Máchē. Paul warned Titus to avoid foolish controversies, knowing they produce only quarrels. Not every fight is worth entering. Choose your battles wisely.
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ἐντεῦθεν
from there,
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ἐντεῦθεν
From here, on both sides. Enteûthen. Jesus stood before Pilate with soldiers on both sides, yet he remained the one in authority. Location never determines sovereignty.
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ἡδονή
passions
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ἡδονή
Pleasure, gratification, desire. Hedone. Lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. The pleasures of this world are temporary. The pleasures at God's right hand are forever.
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στρατεύομαι
warring
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στρατεύομαι
to serve in a military campaign; figuratively, to execute the apostolate (with its arduous duties and functions), to contend with carnal inclinations
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μέλος
members
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μέλος
Member, body part. Melos. You are the body of Christ and each one of you is a part of it. Every member matters. An unused body part atrophies. Use what God gave you.
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