This “crown” consists of life, that is, the crown is life (cf. Rev. 2:10).
Studious
Quick to hear
Slow to speak
Slow to anger
Consequently it is essential to put away, or remove, all moral filth (ryparian, used only here in the NT; cf. rypara, “shabby,” in 2:2) and all the abundance of evil, and humbly (lit., “in meekness”) receive the implanted Word
Blue, J. R. (1985). James. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures (Vol. 2, p. 823). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
Consequently it is essential to put away, or remove, all moral filth (ryparian, used only here in the NT; cf. rypara, “shabby,” in 2:2) and all the abundance of evil, and humbly (lit., “in meekness”) receive the implanted Word
