Tag: The New Testament

James 2:9 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 9 says: but if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors. Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 9 James 2:9 is warning against showing favoritism or having respect of persons, which is a sin. This is because when…

James 2:8 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 8 says: Howbeit if ye fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself, ye do well: Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 8 James 2:8 provides instruction on fulfilling the royal law of loving your neighbor as yourself. The…

James 2:7 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 7 says: Do not they blaspheme the honorable name by which ye are called? Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 7 James 2:7 is a warning to Christians to not dishonor the name of God. It is a reminder that God’s name is holy and should…

James 2:6 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 6 says: But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats? Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 6 James 2:6 is a warning against showing favoritism to the rich and wealthy while dishonoring the poor.…

James 2:5 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 5 says: Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world [to be] rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him? Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 5 James 2:5 is…

James 2:4 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 4 says: Do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 4 This verse is a warning against creating distinctions between people based on their material wealth or outward appearance. Instead, James encourages believers to treat…

James 2:3 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 3 says: and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool; Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 3 James 2:3…

James 2:2 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 2 says: For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing; Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 2 James 2:2 is calling for the believers in the synagogue…

James 2:1 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 1 says: My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons. Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 1 James is exhorting the members of the early Christian church to not show favoritism to certain members of…

James 1:27 The Bible in James Chapter 1 Verse 27 says: Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep oneself unspotted from the world. Interpretation of James Chapter 1 Verse 27 James 1:27 is a reminder to follow a pure,…