Vincent's Word Studies in the NT

James 2:1

Have [ε χ ε τ ε]. Rev., hold, not in the sense of hold fast, cleave to, but of possessing, occupying, and practicing, as a matter of habit. Thus we say that a man holds his property by a certain tenure. A rented estate is a holding. So of an opinion, or set of opinions, with which one is publicly identified. We say that he holds thus and so.

With respect of persons [ε ν π ρ ο σ ω π ο λ η μ ψ ι α ι ς]. From proswpon, the countenance, and lambanw, to receive. To receive the countenance is a Hebrew phrase. Thus Leviticus 19:15 (Sept.) : Ouj lhyh proswpon ptwcou : Thou shalt not respect the person (receive the countenance) of the poor. Compare Luke 20:21; Romans 2:11; and Jude 1:16.

The Lord of glory. Compare 1 Corinthians 2:8; Acts 7:2; Ephesians 1:17.

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James 2:1

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