James 2:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. ”

James 2:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath showed no mercy - This is obviously an equitable principle, and is one which is everywhere found in the Bible. Proverbs 21:13 . “Whoso stoppet...
James 2:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no (h) mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. (h) He that is harsh and short with his neighbour, or else does not help him, he shall...
James 2:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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...
James 2:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

he... judgment . (there shall be) judgment to him. judgment . App-177. without mercy . Greek. anileos. Only here. no . not, as James 2:1 . rejoiceth against . boasteth over. Greek. katak...
James 2:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

13 For he shall have judgment. This is an application of the last verse to the subject in hand, which confirms altogether the second explanation which I have mentioned: for he shews, that si...
James 2:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. For he shall have judgment - He who shows no mercy to man, or, in other words, he who does n...
James 2:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For he shall have judgment without mercy, &c.— "For he whose faith does not work by love, according to the grace and obligation of the gospel, so as to shew compassion to his poor brethren, sha...
James 2:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. The converse of Matthew 5:7 . 'The [hee] judgment (which is coming on all) shall be...
James 2:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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...
James 2:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy. — Better, For unmerciful judgment shall be to him that wrought not mercy. Here again are the clearest echoes of our Saviour’s...
James 2:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

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...
James 2:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

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...
James 2:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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...
James 2:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For he shall have judgment without mercy ,.... Strict justice, and no mercy shown him: that hath showed no mercy ; to the poor brethren, and distressed members of Christ, but has shown respect of...
James 2:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. Ver. 13. For he shall have mercy ] See Trapp on " Mat 5:7 " And mercy rejoiceth...
James 2:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
James 2:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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...
James 2:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Christian Law. A. D. 61. 8 If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou s...
James 2:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For he shall have judgment without mercy; shall be judged according to the rigour of the law, by pure justice without any mixture of mercy. That hath showed no mercy; that hath been cruel and unm...
James 2:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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...
James 2:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

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 2:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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...
James 2:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

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...
James 2:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The will of God to be kept in all parts:
James 2:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 4:18 ; 1 John 4:19 ; 1 John 4:8-16 ; Ephesians 1:6 ; Ephesians 1:7 ; Ephesians 2:4-7 ; Ezekiel 33:11 ; Genesis 42:21 ; Isaiah 27:11 ; James 5:4 ; Jeremiah 9:24 ; Job 22:6-10 ; Jud...
James 2:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Judgment without mercy shall be to him — In that day. Who hath showed no mercy — To his poor brethren. But the mercy of God to believers, answering to that which they have shown, will then glory ov...

James 2:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

James 2:13 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

James 2:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

James 2:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

James 2:13 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

James 2:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

James 2:13 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

James 2:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

James 2:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

James 2:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

James 2:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

James 2:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

James 2:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

James 2:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

James 2:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

James 2:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

James 2:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

James 2:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

James 2:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

James 2:13 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

James 2:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

James 2:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

James 2:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

James 2:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

James 2:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

James 2:13 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes