Jam 2:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jas 2:1-4: 2:1-4 James gives a realistic illustration to enforce his prohibition against favoring the wealthy. 2:1 dear brothers and sisters (Greek adelphoi ): The Greek word used here means members of the same family —in this case, fellow Christians —of either sex. James frequently begins a new section with this affectionate greeting (1:2 , 16 ; 2:14 ; 3:1 ; 5:7 , 19 ), soliciting their loyal response. • James contrasts our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with the glory of a well-dressed man (2:2 ). Christ’s glory includes his resurrection, exaltation, and second coming.

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‏ James 2:1

Summary for Jas 2:1-4: 2:1-4 ^a James gives a realistic illustration to enforce his prohibition against favoring the wealthy. 2:1 ^b dear brothers and sisters (Greek adelphoi): The Greek word used here means members of the same family—in this case, fellow Christians—of either sex. James frequently begins a new section with this affectionate greeting (1:2 ^c, 16 ^d; 2:14 ^e; 3:1 ^f; 5:7 ^g, 19 ^h), soliciting their loyal response.

• James contrasts our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with the glory of a well-dressed man (2:2 ⁱ). Christ’s glory includes his resurrection, exaltation, and second coming.