Jam 2:9 | RWP | e4.org | But if ye have respect of persons ( ε δε προσωπολημπτειτε ). Condition of first class by contrast with that in verse . For this verb (present active indicative), formed from προσωπον λαμβανω , here alone in the N.T., see in . A direct reference to the partiality there pictured. Ye commit sin ( αμαρτιαν εργαζεσθε ). "Ye work a sin." A serious charge, apparently, for what was regarded as a trifling fault. See , ο εργαζομενο την ανομιαν (ye that work iniquity), an apparent reminiscence of the words of Jesus there (from ). Being convicted ( ελεγχομενο ). Present passive participle of ελεγχω , to convict by proof of guilt ( ; , ; ). As transgressors ( ως παραβατα ). For this word from παραβαινω , to step across, to transgress, see ; , . See this very sin of partiality condemned in ; ; . To the law and to the testimony.

‏ James 2:9

But if ye have respect of persons ( ε δε προσωπολημπτειτε ). Condition of first class by contrast with that in verse 8. For this verb (present active indicative), formed from προσωπον λαμβανω, here alone in the N.T., see in 2:1. A direct reference to the partiality there pictured.

Ye commit sin ( αμαρτιαν εργαζεσθε ). "Ye work a sin." A serious charge, apparently, for what was regarded as a trifling fault. See Mt 7:23, ο εργαζομενο την ανομιαν (ye that work iniquity), an apparent reminiscence of the words of Jesus there (from Ps 6:8).

Being convicted ( ελεγχομενο ). Present passive participle of ελεγχω, to convict by proof of guilt (Joh 3:20; 8:9, 46; 1Co 14:24).

As transgressors ( ως παραβατα ). For this word from παραβαινω, to step across, to transgress, see Ga 2:18; Ro 2:25, 27. See this very sin of partiality condemned in Le 19:15; De 1:17; 16:19. To the law and to the testimony.