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All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/james/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Otherwise you are boasting about your own pretentious plans, and all such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/james/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/james/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/james/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/james/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/james/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/james/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But as it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/james/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But as it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/james/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But as it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/james/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But as it is, you boast [vainly] in your pretension <i>and</i> arrogance. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/james/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/james/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But as it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/james/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/james/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Yet you are stupid enough to brag, and it is wrong to be so proud. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/james/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/james/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />However, you brag because you're arrogant. All such bragging is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/james/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But now you are proud, and you boast; all such boasting is wrong. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/james/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But you boast about your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/james/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/james/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But as it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/james/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/james/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But, as the case stands, it is in mere self-confidence that you boast: all such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/james/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But now you glory in your boasting. All such boasting is evil. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/james/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />but now you glory in your pride; all such glorying is evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But now you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/james/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and now ye glory in your pride; all such glorying is evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/james/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now ye boast in your arrogance: all such boasting is evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/james/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But now you rejoice in your arrogancies. All such rejoicing is wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/james/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But now you exult in your arrogance. All such exultation is wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/james/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But now you are boasting in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/james/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As it is, you boast in your arrogance; all such boasting is evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/james/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But now they are proud in their boasting: all such pride is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />They boast in their pride. All such boasting is evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/james/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />But now you glory in your boastings: all such glorying is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/james/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />But you are now boasting in your arrogances: all such boasting is wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/james/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />But now ye glory in your proud boastings: all such glorying is wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/james/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />you triumph in your vain projects, but your presumption is vicious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />But, as the case stands, it is in mere self-confidence that you boast: all such boasting is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/james/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But now ye are glorying in your boastings! all such glorying is evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/james/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />but ye glory in your presumption: all such glorying is wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/james/4-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=790" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/james/4.htm">Do Not Boast of Tomorrow</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>Instead, you ought to say, “If the Lord is willing, we will live and do this or that.” <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">As it is,</a> <a href="/greek/2744.htm" title="2744: kauchasthe (V-PIM/P-2P) -- To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.">you boast</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/212.htm" title="212: alazoneiais (N-DFP) -- From alazon; braggadocio, i.e. self-confidence.">proud intentions.</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasa (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">All</a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toiautē (DPro-NFS) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">such</a> <a href="/greek/2746.htm" title="2746: kauchēsis (N-NFS) -- The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense.">boasting</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/4190.htm" title="4190: ponēra (Adj-NFS) -- Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. ">evil.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do, yet fails to do it, is guilty of sin.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/27-1.htm">Proverbs 27:1</a></span><br />Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/5-6.htm">1 Corinthians 5:6</a></span><br />Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven works through the whole batch of dough?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-18.htm">Proverbs 16:18</a></span><br />Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">1 John 2:16</a></span><br />For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-19.htm">Luke 12:19-20</a></span><br />Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’ / But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a></span><br />For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/47-8.htm">Isaiah 47:8-10</a></span><br />So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.’ / These two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children, and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the potency of your spells. / You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-34.htm">Matthew 6:34</a></span><br />Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3</a></span><br />For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-29.htm">1 Corinthians 1:29-31</a></span><br />so that no one may boast in His presence. / It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. / Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-2.htm">Proverbs 11:2</a></span><br />When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-3.htm">Galatians 6:3</a></span><br />If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-12.htm">Isaiah 10:12-14</a></span><br />So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. / For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers. / My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But now you rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/3-14.htm">James 3:14</a></b></br> But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Psalm 52:1,7</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, Maschil, <i>A Psalm</i> of David, when Doeg the Edomite came and told Saul, and said unto him, David is come to the house of Ahimelech. Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God <i>endureth</i> continually… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/25-14.htm">Proverbs 25:14</a></b></br> Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift <i>is like</i> clouds and wind without rain.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/12-20.htm">Arrogance</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-30.htm">Boastings</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-4.htm">Brag</a> <a href="/james/2-20.htm">Case</a> <a href="/james/4-11.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/james/3-14.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/james/3-5.htm">Mere</a> <a href="/james/4-6.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/james/1-10.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-6.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Self-Confidence</a> <a href="/james/2-17.htm">Stands</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/26-19.htm">Arrogance</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">Boasting</a> <a href="/job/11-3.htm">Boastings</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-15.htm">Brag</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">Case</a> <a href="/james/5-10.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/25-2.htm">Glorying</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Mere</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-13.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-16.htm">Self-Confidence</a> <a href="/james/5-9.htm">Stands</a><div class="vheading2">James 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/4-1.htm">We are to strive against covetousness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/4-4.htm">intemperance;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/4-5.htm">pride;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/4-11.htm">detraction and rash judgment of others;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/4-13.htm">and not to be boastful of our future plans.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/james/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>As it is, you boast in your proud intentions.</b><br>This phrase addresses the human tendency to rely on one's own plans and achievements rather than seeking God's will. In the context of <a href="/james/4.htm">James 4</a>, the author warns against arrogance and self-reliance, which were prevalent issues in the early Christian communities. The Greek word for "boast" here implies a sense of overconfidence and self-glorification. This echoes the warnings found in <a href="/proverbs/27.htm">Proverbs 27:1</a>, which advises against boasting about tomorrow, and in <a href="/luke/12-16.htm">Luke 12:16-21</a>, where Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool who plans for his own future without considering God's sovereignty. The cultural context of the time valued honor and status, often leading individuals to boast about their plans and successes. This behavior is contrasted with the humility and submission to God's will that James advocates throughout his letter.<p><b>All such boasting is evil.</b><br>James categorically labels this type of boasting as evil, aligning with the biblical theme that pride and self-exaltation are contrary to God's nature. The term "evil" here is significant, as it denotes moral corruption and opposition to God's righteousness. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who emphasized humility and dependence on God (<a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a>). The historical context of the early church, which faced persecution and needed to rely on God's provision, further underscores the danger of self-reliance. This warning is consistent with the broader biblical narrative that calls for humility and trust in God, as seen in passages like <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a>, where boasting is only appropriate in understanding and knowing the Lord. Theologically, this reflects the fallen nature of humanity and the need for redemption through Christ, who exemplified humility and submission to the Father's will (<a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a></b><br>The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. He writes with authority and pastoral concern for the spiritual health of his readers.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/recipients_of_the_epistle.htm">Recipients of the Epistle</a></b><br>The letter is addressed to the "twelve tribes scattered among the nations," indicating Jewish Christians living outside of Israel who were facing trials and temptations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/boasting.htm">Boasting</a></b><br>The act of speaking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. In this context, it refers to the arrogance of making plans without considering God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sin_of_arrogance.htm">The Sin of Arrogance</a></b><br>Boasting in our plans without acknowledging God is a form of arrogance. It reflects a heart that is self-reliant rather than God-reliant.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_evil.htm">The Nature of Evil</a></b><br>James categorizes such boasting as evil, indicating that it is not just a minor flaw but a serious moral failing that separates us from God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>True wisdom involves recognizing our dependence on God for every aspect of our lives, including our future plans.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_planning.htm">Humility in Planning</a></b><br>When making plans, we should always submit them to God's will, saying, "If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that" (<a href="/james/4-15.htm">James 4:15</a>).<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_character.htm">Reflecting Christ's Character</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His humility and submission to the Father's will in all things.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_overcoming_temptation.htm">What does the Bible say about overcoming temptation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_being_doers_of_the_word_mean.htm">What does the Bible say about arrogance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'life_is_a_vapor'_mean.htm">What does "life is a vapor" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_hagar_abraham's_wife_or_concubine.htm">What does Proverbs 16:18 mean about pride?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">But now . . . .</span>--How different is the case with you, cries St. James; you actually glory and delight in your own self-confidence and presumption, and every such rejoicing is evil. The word for "boastings" is the same as that translated "the pride of life" in <a href="/1_john/2-16.htm" title="For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.">1John 2:16</a>--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>its braggart boastfulness, not the innocent gladness of living. It is the trust of the "ungodly" (<a href="/psalms/10-6.htm" title="He has said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.">Psalm 10:6</a>, "There shall no harm happen unto me"), and the mistaken confidence of even such godly men as Job (<a href="/job/29-18.htm" title="Then I said, I shall die in my nest, and I shall multiply my days as the sand.">Job 29:18</a>, "shall die in my nest"), before the Almighty instructs them by trouble, and loss, and pain.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But now.</span> As is actually the case, "ye glory in your vauntings." <span class="greek">ἈλαζονείΑ</span>: only here and in <a href="/1_john/2-16.htm">1 John 2:16</a>; in the LXX., in 2 Macc. 9:8 and Wisd. 5:8. It is a favorite word with St. Clement of Rome. On its meaning and distinction from <span class="greek">ὑπερηφανία</span> and other kindred words, see Trench on ' Synonyms,' p. 95; and cf. Westcott on the 'Epistles of St. John,' p. 64. The vice of the <span class="greek">ἀλάζων</span> "centers in self and is consummated in his absolute self-exaltation, while the <span class="greek">ὑπερήφανος</span> shows his character by his overweening treatment of others. The <span class="greek">ἀλάζων</span> sins most against truth; the <span class="greek">ὑπερήφανος</span> sins most against love." This extract will serve to show the fitness of <span class="greek">ἀλαζονεία</span> rather than <span class="greek">ὑπερηφανία</span> in the passage before us. The verse should be rendered, as in R.V., "But now ye glory (<span class="greek">καυχᾶσθε</span>) in your vauntings: all such glorying (<span class="greek">καύχησις</span>) is evil." <span class="greek">Καύχησις</span> is the act, not the matter (<span class="greek">καύχημα</span>), of glorying. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/james/4-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">As it is,</span><br /><span class="grk">νῦν</span> <span class="translit">(nyn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you boast</span><br /><span class="grk">καυχᾶσθε</span> <span class="translit">(kauchasthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2744.htm">Strong's 2744: </a> </span><span class="str2">To boast; I glory (exult) proudly. From some base akin to that of aucheo and euchomai; to vaunt.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">proud intentions.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλαζονείαις</span> <span class="translit">(alazoneiais)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_212.htm">Strong's 212: </a> </span><span class="str2">From alazon; braggadocio, i.e. self-confidence.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">All</span><br /><span class="grk">πᾶσα</span> <span class="translit">(pasa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">such</span><br /><span class="grk">τοιαύτη</span> <span class="translit">(toiautē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> </span><span class="str2">(including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">boasting</span><br /><span class="grk">καύχησις</span> <span class="translit">(kauchēsis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2746.htm">Strong's 2746: </a> </span><span class="str2">The act of boasting, glorying, exultation. From kauchaomai; boasting, in a good or a bad sense.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil.</span><br /><span class="grk">πονηρά</span> <span class="translit">(ponēra)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4190.htm">Strong's 4190: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/4-16.htm">James 4:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/james/4-16.htm">James 4:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/james/4-16.htm">James 4:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/james/4-16.htm">James 4:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/james/4-16.htm">James 4:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/james/4-16.htm">James 4:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/4-16.htm">James 4:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/4-16.htm">James 4:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/james/4-16.htm">James 4:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/james/4-16.htm">James 4:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/james/4-16.htm">NT Letters: James 4:16 But now you glory in your boasting (Ja Jas. 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