יעקב 2:1

Delitzsche Hebrew New Testament

אַחַי אַל־יְהִי מַשּׂא פָנִים בֶּאֱמוּנַתְכֶם בְּיֵשׁוּעַ הַמָּשִׁיחַ אֲדֹנֵינוּ אֲדוֹן הַכָּבוֹד׃

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Hebrew Modern Translation
אחי אל יהי משא פנים באמונתכם בישוע המשיח אדנינו אדון הכבוד׃

Bible Verse Review
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the faith: Acts 20:21, Acts 24:24, Colossians 1:4, 1 Timothy 1:19, Titus 1:1, 2 Peter 1:1, Revelation 14:12

the Lord: Psalms 24:7-10, 1 Corinthians 2:8, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 1:3

with: James 2:3, James 2:9, James 3:17, Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 1:17, Deuteronomy 16:19, 2 Chronicles 19:7, Proverbs 24:23, Proverbs 28:21, Matthew 22:16, Romans 1:11, 1 Timothy 5:21, Jude 1:16

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 26:18 - neither shall it be Psalms 15:4 - a vile Psalms 49:2 - General Haggai 2:9 - glory Matthew 23:6 - General Luke 14:12 - when John 4:1 - the Lord John 5:44 - and John 7:24 - General John 21:7 - It is 2 Corinthians 5:16 - know we no Ephesians 1:17 - the Father

Gill's Notes on the Bible

My brethren,.... As the apostle is about to dissuade from the evil of having respect to persons, this is a very fit introduction to it, and carries in it an argument why it should not obtain; since the saints are all brethren, they are children of the same Father, belong to the same family, and are all one in Christ Jesus, whether high or low, rich, or poor:

have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the] Lord of glory, with respect of persons: that is, such as have, and hold, and profess the faith of Christ, ought not along with it to use respect of persons, or to make such a distinction among the saints, as to prefer the rich, to the contempt of the poor; and in this exhortation many things are contained, which are so many arguments why such a practice should not be encouraged; for faith, whether as a doctrine or as a grace, is alike precious, and common to all; and is the faith of Christ, which, as a doctrine, is delivered by him to all the saints, and as a grace, he is both the author and object of it; and is the faith of their common Lord and Saviour, and who is the Lord of glory, or the glorious Lord; and the poor as well as the rich are espoused by him, as their Lord and husband; and are redeemed by him, and are equally under his government and protection, and members of his body: the Syriac Version reads, "have not the faith of the glory of our Lord Jesus", c. meaning either the glory which Christ is possessed of, whether as the Son of God, in the perfections of his nature, or as man and Mediator, being now crowned with glory and honour, and which is seen and known by faith or else that glory which Christ has in his hands, to bestow upon his people, and to which they are called, and will appear in, when he shall appear, and about which their faith is now employed: and since this glory equally belongs to them all, no difference should be made on account of outward circumstances, so as to treat any believer with neglect and contempt.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

My brethren - Perhaps meaning brethren in two respects - as Jews, and as Christians. In both respects the form of address would be proper.

Have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ - Faith is the distinguishing thing in the Christian religion, for it is this by which man is justified, and hence, it comes to be put for religion itself. Notes, 1 Timothy 3:9. The meaning here is, “do not hold such views of the religion of Christ, as to lead you to manifest partiality to others on account of their difference of rank or outward circumstances.”

The Lord of glory - The glorious Lord; he who is glorious himself, and who is encompassed with glory. See the notes at 1 Corinthians 2:8. The design here seems to be to show that the religion of such a Lord should be in no way dishonored.

With respect of persons - That is, you are not to show respect of persons, or to evince partiality to others on account of their rank, wealth, apparel, etc. Compare Proverbs 24:23; Proverbs 28:21; Leviticus 19:15; Deuteronomy 1:17; Deu 10:17; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Psalms 40:4. See the subject explained in the Acts 10:34 note; Romans 2:11 note.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

CHAPTER II.

We should not prefer the rich to the poor, nor show any

partiality inconsistent with the Gospel of Christ, 1-4.

God has chosen the poor, rich in faith, to be heirs of his

kingdom, even those whom some among their brethren despised

and oppressed, 5, 6.

They should love their neighbour as themselves, and have no

respect of persons, 7-9.

He who breaks one command of God is guilty of the whole,

10, 11.

They should act as those who shall be judged by the law of

liberty; and he shall have judgment without mercy, who shows

no mercy, 12, 13.

Faith without works of charity and mercy is dead; nor can it

exist where there are no good works, 14-20.

Abraham proved his faith by his works, 21-24.

And so did Rahab, 25.

As the body without the soul is dead, so is faith without good

works, 26.

NOTES ON CHAP. II.

Verse James 2:1. My brethren, have not — This verse should be read interrogatively: My brethren, do ye not make profession of the faith or religion of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with acceptance of persons? That is, preferring the rich to the poor merely because of their riches, and not on account of any moral excellence, personal piety, or public usefulness. πιστις, faith, is put here for religion; and τηςδοξης, of glory, should, according to some critics, be construed with it as the Syriac and Coptic have done. Some connect it with our Lord Jesus Christ-the religion of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. Others translate thus, the faith of the glory of our Lord Jesus. There are many various readings in the MSS. and versions on this verse: the meaning is clear enough, though the connection be rather obscure.