ヤコブの手紙 2:2-7 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:7

That worthy Name ( τὸ καλὸν ὄνομα ); the honorable Name ; probably the Name of Christ, by which the disciples were known ( Acts 11:26 ), and for which they suffered ( Acts 5:41 ; 1 Peter 5:14 -16). By the which ye are called ; literally, which was called upon you ( τὸ ἐπικληθὲν ἐφ ὑμᾶς ). A similar expression is found in St. James's speech in Acts 15:17 , in a quotation from Amos 9:12 . read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:2

For if there come into your assembly - Margin, as in Greek, “synagogue.” It is remarkable that this is the only place in the New Testament where the word “synagogue” is applied to the Christian church. It is probably employed here because the apostle was writing to those who had been Jews; and it is to be presumed that the word synagogue would be naturally used by the early converts from Judaism to designate a Christian place of worship, or a Christian congregation, and it was probably so... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:3

And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing - If you show him superior attention on account of his rich and gay apparel, giving him a seat by himself, and treating others with neglect or contempt. Religion does not forbid proper respect to rank, to office, to age, or to distinguished talents and services, though even in such cases it does not require that we should feel that such persons have any peculiar claims to salvation, or that they are not on a level with all others, as... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:4

Are ye not then partial in yourselves? - Among yourselves. Do you not show that you are partial?And are become judges of evil thoughts - There has been considerable difference of opinion respecting this passage, yet the sense seems not to be difficult. There are two ideas in it: one is, that they showed by this conduct that they took it upon themselves to be judges, to pronounce on the character of men who were strangers, and on their claims to respect (Compare Matthew 7:1); the other is, that... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:5

Hearken, my beloved brethren - The apostle now proceeds to show that the rich, as such, had no special claim on their favor, and that the poor in fact might be made more entitled to esteem than they were. For a view of the arguments by which he does this, compare the analysis of the chapter.Hath not God chosen the poor of this world? - Those who are poor so far as this world is concerned, or those who have not wealth. This is the first argument which the apostle suggests why the poor should not... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:6

But ye have despised the poor - Koppe reads this as an interrogation: “Do ye despise the poor?” Perhaps it might be understood somewhat ironically: “You despise the poor, do you, and are disposed to honor the rich! Look then, and see how the rich treat you, and see whether you have so much occasion to regard them with any peculiar respect.” The object of the apostle is to fix the attention on the impropriety of that partiality which many were disposed to show to the rich, by reminding them that... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:7

Do they not blaspheme that worthy name? - This is another argument to show that the rich had no special claim to the honor which they were disposed to show them. The “worthy name” here referred to is, doubtless, the name of the Saviour. The thing here affirmed would, of course, accompany persecution. They who persecuted Christians, would revile the name which they bore. This has always occurred. But besides this, it is no improbable supposition that many of those who were not disposed to engage... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 2:1-4

James 2:1-4. My brethren The equality of Christians intimated by this name is the ground of the admonition; have That is, hold; not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory Of which glory all who believe in him partake; with respect of persons So as to give undue preference to any on account of their external circumstances; honour none merely for being rich, despise none merely for being poor. Remember that the relation in which the meanest of your fellow-Christians... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 2:5-7

James 2:5-7. Hearken As if he had said, Stay, consider, ye that judge thus. Does not the presumption lie rather in favour of the poor man? Hath not God chosen the poor That is, are not they whom God hath chosen, generally speaking, poor in this world, who yet are rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom Consequently the most honourable of men? And those whom God so highly honours, ought not ye to honour likewise? But ye Christians, that know better; have despised Ητιμασατε , have... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - James 2:1-13

Favouritism destroys love (2:1-13)Standards of judgment in the church are not the same as those in the society round about. People ought not to be given important places in the church merely because they have important places in the society. Likewise poor people should not be ignored (2:1-4). God welcomes people into his kingdom regardless of wealth or social position, and gives his riches to them equally. James notes how strange it is that the Christians should show special favour to the rich,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 2:1-4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - James 2:5-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - James 2:1-13

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