These twelve parallels are by no means exhaustive, but they are among the most striking. The following are worthy of consideration, although those which have been quoted above are more than sufficient for our purpose:--
St. Matthew i. 19 St. James v. 19 " " i. 20 " v. 22 " " ii. 8 " vii. 12 " " ii. 10, 11 " v. 27 " " iii. 17, 18 " v. 9 " " iv. 3 " vii. 8
Let us now consider some coincidences between the language of St. James and our Lord's words as recorded by the other three Evangelists.
13. Whosoever shall say unto If any of you lacketh wisdom, this mountain, Be thou taken let him ask of God, who giveth up and cast into the sea; and to all liberally and upbraideth shall not doubt (διακριθῇ) in not. But let him ask in faith, his heart, but shall believe that nothing doubting (διακρινόμενος): what he saith cometh to pass; for he that doubteth etc. (i. he shall have it (xi. 23). 5, 6).
14. They shall deliver you up Do not the rich oppress you, to councils; and in synagogues and themselves drag you before shall ye be beaten (xiii. 9). the judgment-seats? (ii. 6).
15. Know ye that he is nigh, Behold, the Judge standeth even at the doors (xiii. 29; before the doors (v. 9). Matt. xxiv. 33).
16. Woe unto you, ye that Let your laughter be turned laugh now! for ye shall mourn to mourning, and your joy to and weep (vi. 25). heaviness (iv. 9).
17. Woe unto you that are Go to now, ye rich, weep rich for ye have received your and howl for your miseries that consolation (vi. 24). are coming upon you (v. 1).