John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 2:5
5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? Ver. 5. Chosen the poor ] This the world wonders and stumbles at. The heathen Romans would not receive Christ (though they heard of his miracles and mighty works) into the number of their gods, because he preached poverty and made use of poor persons. Aigoland, king of Saragossa in Arragon, refused to be baptized because he saw many... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 2:4
4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? Ver. 4. Are ye not then partial ] ου διακριθητε , or, "Are ye not for so doing condemned in your own consciences?" Or, "Neither have ye so much as once doubted or questioned the matter within yourselves, whether in so doing you have not done amiss?" read more