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But if ye have respect of persons (ε δε προσωπολημπτειτε). Condition of first cla by contrast with that in verse 8. For this verb …
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin. You transgress the plain law of God and do wrong. See the references on James 2:1.
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Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
But if you have respect to persons . . .—Translate, But if you respect persons, you work sin, and are convicted by the Law
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Whereas v.8 depicts the positive example of one who fully keeps the law, v.9 sets forth the negative example of one who breaks it. To “show favorit…
John Gill
JohnGill
But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin ,
&c] This is not doing well, but is a transgression of the law, …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson