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and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing, and say, "Sit here in a good place;" and you tell the poor man, "Stand there," or "Sit by my footstool;"
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Judging by Appearances
Commentators explain that James describes a clear sin: showing favoritism based on wealth. When a rich person is given a place of honor ('a good place') while a poor person is told to stand or sit on the floor ('under my footstool'), the church is valuing external appearance over a person's intrinsic worth before God. This directly contradicts the faith they profess.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing. This refers to when you show him superior attention on account of his rich and f…
And ye have regard to (επιβλεψητε δε επ). First aorist active subjunctive (still with εαν of verse 2) of επιβλεπω, followed by rep…
19th Century
Anglican
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing (or, bright apparel). — You look on him, that is, becau…
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The rich man is shown “special attention” (GK 2098), a word that means “to look with favor on” someone and so to give assistance (cf. its use in Lk…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you have respect to him that wears the gay clothing Take notice of him, and show favour to him, to the neglect a…
Those who profess faith in Christ as the Lord of glory must not show favoritism based on mere outward circumstances and appearances, in a manner in…
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