James 2:4

Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 2:4

BSB

have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

AKJV

Are you not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?

CPDV

are you not judging within yourselves, and have you not become judges with unjust thoughts?

ERV

are ye not divided in your own mind, and become judges with evil thoughts?

NHEB

Then, have you not discriminated among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?

SMT

Were ye not separated among yourselves, and become judges of evil reflections?

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 2:4

AreyeG1252Verb notG3756 thenG2532Conjunction partialG1252Verb inG1722Preposition yourselvesG1438 andG2532ConjunctionarebecomeG1096Verb judgesG2923Noun MasculineofevilG4190Adjective thoughtsG1261Noun Masculine

Commentary for James 2:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 2:4

Summary

Discriminatory judgment reveals corrupt reasoning

Place

Church assembly

Event

Questioning discriminatory behavior

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD