“ So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. ”
So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty - On the phrase, “the law of liberty,” see the notes at James 1:25 . Compare the notes at James 4:11 . The meaning is,...
(7) So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. (7) The conclusion of the whole treatise: we are upon this condition delivered from the curse of the law by the mercy...
This paragraph on Servility suits exhortation of Jews incomparably better than that of Christians, among whom not many rich were found for generations. The scene of James 2:2 is the synagogue, best...
speak . App-121. shall . are about to. judged . App-122. by . App-104. James 2:1 . liberty . Compare James 1:25 .
12 So speak ye. Some give this explanation, that as they flattered themselves too much, they are summoned to the right tribunal; for men absolve themselves according to their own notions, bec...
DISCOURSE: 2364 THE LAW OF LIBERTY James 2:12 . So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty . THE law of works contained in the Ten Commandments is continued in f...
So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. So speak ye, and so do - Have respect to every commandment of God, for this the law of liberty - the Gospel of Jesus Christ...
So speak ye, and so do, &c.— "Let it therefore be your care, that ye so speak and so act as those that shall be judged by the law of liberty, by the glorious gospel, which is a dispensation tha...
So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. Summing up the previous reasonings. Speak - referring back to James 1:19 ; James 1:26 : the fuller discussion...
Warnings Against Respect of Persons. Belief and Practice 1. Another instance of inconsistency. Jesus Christ the Lord of glory ] better, 'Jesus Christ the glory,' or 'the glorious one,' One of...
So speak ye, and so do . — The writer has shown how unsuspected sins lead quickly to a violation of the Law, and in concluding this part of his Epistle he returns to the warning against an unguarded...
Avoid Servility to the Rich James 2:1-13 This sin of making distinctions in God's house is as rife today as ever; and wherever it is practiced the divine Spirit departs. God's love is impartial...
Proceeding, James dealt with the effect of faith on conduct. It makes it impossible to show any respect of persons on the ground of the possession of worldly wealth. To show such respect shows that t...
My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. (2) For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there com...
LAW AND LIBERTY ‘The law or liberty.’ James 2:12 ‘Law’—merely ‘law’—‘law’ only—is a bondage harsh and severe. ‘Liberty’ alone, and unguarded, passes into licentiousness, runs riot, and become...
So speak ye, and so do ,.... Both words and actions should be taken care of; it becomes men to observe what they say, and what they do; for both sinful words and works are transgressions of the law,...
So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. Ver. 12. As they that shall be judged ] Or, as they that should judge by the law of liberty; which is so called, becaus...
So speak ye, and so do In all things; as they that shall be judged Without respect of persons; by the law of liberty The gospel, (see on James 1:25 ,) the law of universal love, which alone is...
The first 13 verses of this chapter form a second division of the book, dealing with the faith of Christ as being above all personal considerations, perfectly true and impartial. To mix the faith of...
The Christian Law. A. D. 61. 8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou s...
So speak ye, and so do: the apostle concluding his discourse about respecting persons, which consisted both in their words and actions, be directs them how to govern themselves in both. As they th...
The Reason That Their Treatment Of Rich And Poor Is To Be Condemned And Will Come Into Judgment Is Now Given ( James 2:8-13 ). Having opened with an illustration so as to seize the attention, Jame...
CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES James 2:10 .—Omit word “point”; insert “precept” or “commandment.” Because the law is only the various application of one essential principle. James 2:13 .—Render,...
James 2:12 The Law of Liberty. Take these two words, "the law of liberty" liberty and law. They stand over against one another. Our first conception of them is as contradictory. The history of hu...
James 2:1 . Have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. See James 1:1 . The whole of this chapter turns on charity, which is the excellence of pure re...
EXPOSITION James 2:1-59 WARNING AGAINST RESPECT OF PERSONS . James 2:1 The translation is doubtful, two renderings being possible. (1) That of the A.V. and R.V., "Hold no...
The will of God to be kept in all parts:
2 Peter 1:4-8 ; Colossians 3:17 ; James 2:8 ; James 1:25 ; Philippians 4:8
So speak and act — In all things. As they that shall be judged — Without respect of persons. By the law of liberty — The gospel; the law of universal love, which alone is perfect freedom. For their...