Tyndale Open Study Notes on James 2:1

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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2:1-4 James gives a realistic illustration to enforce his prohibition against favoring the wealthy. 2:1 dear brothers and sisters (Greek adelphoi): The Greek word used here means members of the same family—in this case, fellow Christians—of either sex. James frequently begins a new section with this affectionate greeting (1:2, 16; 2:14; 3:1; 5:7, 19), soliciting their loyal response. • James contrasts our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with the glory of a well-dressed man (2:2). Christ’s glory includes his resurrection, exaltation, and second coming.

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