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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 2:6

6. The world's judgment of the poor contrasted with God's. ye—Christians, from whom better things might have been expected; there is no marvel that men of the world do so. despised—literally, "dishonored." To dishonor the poor is to dishonor those whom God honors, and so to invert the order of God [CALVIN]. rich—as a class. oppress—literally, "abuse their power against" you. draw you—Translate, "is it not they (those very persons whom ye partially prefer, :-) that drag you (namely, with... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 2:7

7. "Is it not they that blaspheme?" c. as in James 2:6 [ALFORD]. Rich heathen must here chiefly be meant for none others would directly blaspheme the name of Christ. Only indirectly rich Christians can be meant, who, by their inconsistency, caused His name to be blasphemed; so Ezekiel 36:21; Ezekiel 36:22; Romans 2:24. Besides, there were few rich Jewish Christians at Jerusalem (Romans 2:24- :). They who dishonor God's name by wilful and habitual sin, "take (or bear) the Lord's name in vain"... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:1-13

A. The Problem of Favoritism 2:1-13James’ previous reference to hypocritical religiosity (James 1:26-27) seems to have led him to deal with one form of this problem that existed among Christian Jews of his day. It is still with us today. It is the problem of inconsistent love for other people that manifests itself in how we treat them. James wrote this chapter to exhort his readers to deal with this very basic inconsistency in their lives and so progress toward spiritual maturity."The... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:2-3

"Assembly" is literally "synagogue." In the early history of the church Jewish believers met in Jewish synagogues until their unbelieving Jewish brethren forced them out. This reference suggests that James probably wrote this epistle early in the history of the church.There is some debate among the commentators about whether a public worship service or a congregational meeting for the purpose of hearing a judicial case is in view. [Note: Adamson, p. 105, argued for the first option and Martin,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:2-4

2. The present improper practice 2:2-4The situation James described in James 2:2-3 presents what some have called "the case of the nearsighted usher." Some interpreters believe this was a hypothetical situation that James constructed. [Note: E.g., Davids, p. 107.] Others believe it was a real situation that he knew about. [Note: E.g., Martin, pp. 60, 63.] There is no way of knowing now, and whether the situation was hypothetical or real is insignificant. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:4

The form of James’ question in the Greek text expects a positive answer: "You have, haven’t you?" The usher made two errors. First, he showed favoritism because of what the rich man might do for the church if he received preferential treatment. He should have treated everyone graciously, as God does. This reflects a double-minded attitude in the usher, thinking like the world in this case while thinking as God thinks in other respects (James 1:8).Second, the usher, who represents all the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:5

Since God has chosen the poor of this world to be the recipients of His blessings it is inconsistent for Christians to withhold blessings from them (cf. Matthew 5:3; Luke 6:20). Really God has chosen more poor people than rich (Luke 1:52; 1 Corinthians 1:26). The "kingdom" is probably the messianic millennial kingdom in which Christians will participate with Christ whom they love. [Note: Ibid., p. 141.] This seems clear from the context. The heirs of this kingdom, those who will receive it, are... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:5-7

3. The inconsistency of favoritism 2:5-7James’ three questions in these verses all expect positive answers, as is clear in the construction of the Greek text. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:6

When a Christian dishonors the poor, he or she treats them exactly opposite to the way God treats them (cf. 1 Corinthians 11:22; 1 Peter 2:17). Instead of favoring Christians, James reminded his readers that the characteristic response of the rich to them had been to oppress them (cf. Mark 13:9; Acts 4:1-3; Acts 13:50; Acts 16:19; Acts 19:23-41). How inconsistent it is to despise one’s friends and honor one’s foes! The oppression in view could have been physical and or legal. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:7

The rich not only typically oppose Christians, they also typically speak against Christ. This was true in James’ world as it is in ours. It is inconsistent to give special honor to those who despise the Lord whom believers love and serve. To blaspheme or slander (Gr. blasphemeo) means to mock deliberately or to speak contemptuously of God. Perhaps those who were blaspheming Christ’s name were unbelieving Jews (cf. Acts 13:45). [Note: Mayor, p. 88.] read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 2:6

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - James 2:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:1-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:2-3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:2-4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:4

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:5-7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:6

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - James 2:7

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