James 2:1 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)1 My brothers, do not hold [views regarding] the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ [i.e., as tenets of Christianity] which show favoritism toward [certain] persons. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 MY BRETHREN, pay no servile regard to people [show no prejudice, no partiality]. Do not [attempt to] hold and practice the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ [the Lord] of glory [together with snobbery]! See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. See the chapterCommon English Bible1 My brothers and sisters, when you show favoritism you deny the faithfulness of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has been resurrected in glory. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version1 My brothers, within the glorious faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, do not choose to show favoritism toward persons. See the chapter |
So, they sent their disciples, [along] with the Herodians to Him [Note: These were members of a political party favoring King Herod], saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and that you teach the truth about God’s way. You do not care for [i.e., do not fear or give in to] anyone or allow the position of any person to influence you.
We should fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and completer of the [or, “our”] faith. [Note: Jesus is here pictured as the one who completely fulfills the life of faith, or who provides us with the ability to live such a life]. [And] because He could look forward to joy, He endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right side of God’s throne.