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James 2:9

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

James 2:9

Verse 9 of 26

Scripture focus

But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

James 2:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on James 2:9

Theological / Devotional

Respect. See on v. 3.

Sin. By showing deference to the “rich,” Christians could conceivably think that they were fulfilling the law of love. But this very law shows that they are sinning by their practice of exhibiting partiality in their dealings with people.

Convinced. Gr. elegcho, “to convict [with proof of guilt],” “to expose” (see on John 16:8).

Law. The law is the perfect standard of righteousness by which the deeds of men are evaluated (see on Rom. 3:20; James 1:25).

Transgressors. Gr. parabatai. literally, “those who deviate from the [true] way.”

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