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But if you show partiality, you commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.
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Favoritism is a Serious Sin
Commentators unanimously stress that showing favoritism is not a minor social mistake or a small fault. James labels it a 'sin' and a transgression of God's plain law. Scholars note that what might be seen as a 'trifling fault' is, in fact, a serious offense against God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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.
But if ye have respect of persons (ε δε προσωπολημπτειτε). Condition of first class by contrast with that in verse 8. For this ver…
19th Century
Anglican
But if you have respect to persons . . .—Translate, But if you respect persons, you work sin, and are convicted by the Law
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if you have respect to persons, you commit sin , &c] This is not doing well, but is a transgression of the law, …
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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