James 2:1 meaning and explanation
My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.
James 2:1, Berean Standard Bible
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James writes as a pastor to scattered believers, addressing them as brothers and calling Jesus the glorious Lord. The command not to show favoritism flows directly from faith in Christ: partiality contradicts the gospel because God does not judge by outward appearance.
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