My brethren (αδελφο μου). Transition to a new topic as in 1:19; 2:5,14; 3:1; 5:7.

Hold not (μη εχετε). Pre…

ANALYSIS OF THE CHAPTER.

This chapter is evidently made up of three parts, or three subjects are discussed:

1. The duty of imp…

My brothers.—The second chapter opens with some stern rebukes for those unworthy Christians who had men’s persons in admiratio…

James begins his discussion of partiality by a prohibition: “Don’t show favoritism” (lit., “stop showing favoritism”). That the recipients of this …

This reproof seems at first sight to be harsh and unreasonable, for it is one of the duties of courtesy, not to be neglected, to honor those who ar…

My brethren
As the apostle is about to dissuade from the evil of having respect to persons, this is a very fit intro…

Those who profe faith in Christ as the Lord of glory must not show favoritism based on mere outward circumstances and appearances, in a manner inco…