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James 2:9 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for James 2:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 2 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.”
James 2:9 (KJV)
Commentary on James 2:9
But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. If you show partiality (prosōpolēmpteite, προσωποληπτεῖτε), you commit sin (hamartian ergazesthe, ἁμαρτίαν ἐργάζεσθε) and are convicted as transgressors. Favoritism is not a minor faux pas but a legal offense before God. The law exposes partiality as rebellion against His justice.James underscores the seriousness of social sins often minimized. Reformed believers emphasize total depravity, acknowledging that prejudice springs from deeply sinful hearts requiring grace.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 2:9
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“don't hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.”
“when they heard it”
“Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.”
“no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.”
“he will convict the world about sin”
“why do you not believe me?”
“and someone unbelieving or unlearned comes in”
“I wouldn't have known sin”
“through the law”