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The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:1

The translation is doubtful, two renderings being possible. Our Lord Jesus Christ . Exactly the same title occurs in Acts 15:26 , in the letter written from the Apostolic Council to the Syrian Churches—a letter which was probably drawn up by St. James himself. The Lord of glory . The same title is given to our Lord in 1 Corinthians 2:8 , and seems to be founded on Psalms 24:7 , etc. The genitive, τῆς δόξης , must depend on κυρίου in spite of the intervening ἰησοῦ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:1-7

Respect of persons. In the closing sentences of the preceding chapter James has been speaking of the true cultus or ritual of the Church; and here he warns his readers against a violation of it which they were in danger of committing, and of which indeed they had been already guilty, even when assembled for public worship. I. THE EVIL HERE CONDEMNED . (Verse 1) It is that of Pharisaic contempt of the poor. The apostle does not, of course, mean that social distinctions are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:1-13

WARNING AGAINST RESPECT OF PERSONS . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:1-13

Respect of persons is inconsistent with the first principles of Christianity. 1. One great function of Christianity was to create a sphere in which there should be neither Jew nor Gentile, Greek nor barbarian, bond nor free. "All equal are within the Church's gate" is true, not only of the material building, but equally of the spiritual fabric of the Catholic Church, which, like her Divine Head, is no respecter of persons. Bengel well remarks that the equality of Christians, indicated... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:1-13

Respect of persons. Amongst the other evils of which these Christian Jews were guilty, was the gross evil of respect of persons. James presents the scene graphically, according to his wont. There is the synagogue, with the worshippers gathering for worship, some taking the good places, as it were the chancel-seats, near to the ark with the roll of the Law, and to the table of the Lord; some the lower seats, away from the speaker anti the Word. When, lo, a rich man enters, some stranger to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:2

A man with a gold ring ( ἀνὴρ χρυσοδακτύλιος ) . The word is found here only. The English Versions (both A.V. and R.V) needlessly limit its meaning. The man was probably bedecked with a number of rings, and had not one only. In goodly apparel. The same phrase is rendering "gay clothing" in James 2:3 . The variation is quite unnecessary, the Greek being identical in both places, and rightly rendered by R.V. "fine clothing." It is curious to find a similar needless variation in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:2-4

Proof that they were guilty of respect of persons. Observe the insight which this passage gives us into the cha-racier of the assemblies of the early Christians, showing read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:1

My brethren - Perhaps meaning brethren in two respects - as Jews, and as Christians. In both respects the form of address would be proper.Have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ - Faith is the distinguishing thing in the Christian religion, for it is this by which man is justified, and hence, it comes to be put for religion itself. Notes, 1 Timothy 3:9. The meaning here is, “do not hold such views of the religion of Christ, as to lead you to manifest partiality to others on account of their... 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

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:1

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - James 2:2-4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - James 2:1

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

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

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