James 2:1

Translations

Modern

My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.

Traditional

My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

Literal

My brothers, do not in partiality hold the faith from our Lord Jesus Christ of glory.

Latin

Fratres mei, nolite in personarum acceptione habere fidem Domini nostri Jesu Christi gloriæ.

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Greek

English

My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.

Notes

James 2:1

My brothers (Greek adelphoi): The Greek word here means members of the same family. In this case, it refers to fellow Christians of either sex. James often starts a new section with this loving greeting, seeking their loyal response (1:2, 16; 2:14; 3:1; 5:7, 19).
James contrasts our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with the glory of a well-dressed man (2:2). The glory of Christ includes his resurrection from the dead, his exalted position in heaven, and his future return to earth.

James 2:1–4

James uses a realistic example to explain why we must not favor the rich.

Theme notes and profiles

James, Brother of Jesus Concern for the Poor Faith and Good Deeds Oppression of God’s People Religious Hypocrisy Social Justice True Justice Wealth and Poverty in the Wisdom Literature

Related verses

Proverbs 24:23
These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.
James 2:9
But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
Leviticus 19:15
You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.
Deuteronomy 16:19
Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
Deuteronomy 1:17
Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”
Proverbs 28:21
To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
2 Chronicles 19:7
And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
James 2:3
If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
Jude 1:16
These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
1 Timothy 5:21
I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Letter of James

Topics

Christ is God: As Jehovah of Glory Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Contempt: Forbidden Towards: The Poor Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Jehovah of Glory Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lord of Glory Respect of Persons: (Partiality)) the King Christ: Glorious Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning

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