James 2:3
“And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And ye have respect to him that wears the gay clothing,.... Take notice of him, and show favour to him, to the neglect…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing - If you show him superior attention on account of his rich and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Sit here under my footstool - Thus evidently prejudging the cause, and giving the poor man to see that he was to expect…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714James 2:1-7
The apostle is here reproving a very corrupt practice. He shows how much mischief there is in the sin of prosōpolēpsia…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And ye have respect to Better, look with respect upon. The same word is used in Luk 1:48; Luk 9:38. The English version…
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