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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

James 2 - Introduction

* All professions of faith are vain, if not producing love and justice to others. (1-13) The necessity of good works to prove the sincerity of faith, which otherwise will be of no more advantage than the faith of devils. (14-26)

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See also James 2 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This chapter is evidently made up of three parts, or three subjects are discussed: I. The duty of impartiality in the treatment of others, James 2:1. There was to be no favoritism on account of rank,...

  • Charles Box Commentaries

    JUSTIFIED BY WORKING FAITH -- JAMES TWO -- James chapter two pictures the sin of respecting persons. Showing partiality in our treatment of others is sinful. God does not show partiality in dealing w...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _IT IS NOT AGREEABLE TO CHRIST'S PROFESSION, TO REGARD THE RICH PARTIALLY, AND DESPISE THE POOR BRETHREN: RATHER WE ARE TO BE LOVING AND MERCIFUL; AND NOT TO BOAST OF FAITH, WHERE NO DEEDS ARE; WHICH...

  • Commentary on the Minor Epistles by Caton

    CHAPTER II. ANALYSIS. A disposition existing among all people to give honor to persons of wealth, and those occupying stations of more or less prominence, not extended to the poor, intruding itself i...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:3 works (g-8) Works out as an effect. see ver. 20; Philippians 2:12 ....

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO JAMES 2 In this chapter the apostle dissuades from a respect of persons, on account of outward circumstances; shows that the law is to be fulfilled, and that mercy is to be exercised,...

  • Manly Luscombe Commentary on New Testament

    OUTLINE OF CHAPTER TWO 1. Favoritism 1-13 1. Negative command 1 2. Improper practice 2-4 3. Inconsistency 5-7 4. Our Duty 8-9 5. Importance of partiality 10-11 6. Matter of Judgment 12 2. Livi...

  • Mark Dunagan Commentaries

    1. Outline: 1. Personal Favoritism: James 2:1-7 2. The Proper Use Of The Royal Law: James 2:8-13 3. The Faith That Saves: James 2:14-26 1. Introductory Comments: "Discrimination is one of the great...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    CHAPTER S 2-5. Having dealt with subjects in a certain order in chapter 1 the remainder of the letter will now deal with those subjects in the reverse order. Thus: ANALYSIS OF CHAPTER 1. · Introduc...

  • Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary on the NT (4 vols)

    EXCURSUS: JAMES AND PAUL. The relation of Paul and James to each other in regard to justification is a matter of such importance that it requires for its discussion a separate consideration. It is imp...

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