James 2:1

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for James 2:1

BSB
My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.
AKJV
My brothers, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
CPDV
My brothers, within the glorious faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, do not choose to show favoritism toward persons.
ERV
My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
NHEB
My brothers, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.
SMT
My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, of glory, with distinction of faces.

Commentary for James 2:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of James 2:1
Summary
Don't show favoritism based on social status
Place
Church assembly
Event
Forbidding status-based favoritism
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching