have respect, &c. Greek. prosopolepteo. Only here. Compare James 2:1 and Acts 10:34. See Leviticus 19:15.
sin. App-128.
and are, &c. = being convicted. Greek. elencho. See 1 Corinthians 14:24 (convince).
transgressors. App-128.
Related Commentaries of James 2:9
James 2:9
9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.