James 2:9

9 But if you are making distinctions between one man and another, you are guilty of sin, and are convicted by the Law as offenders.

James 2:9 Meaning and Commentary

James 2:9

But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin,
&c] This is not doing well, but is a transgression of the law, as every sin is; hence it follows,

and are convinced of the law as transgressors;
which carries on a formal process against such persons; it accuses them of sin, and charges them with it; it proves it upon them, and convicts them of it; it pronounces them guilty, and curses them for it; and passes the sentence of condemnation and death upon them; wherefore care should be taken not to commit this sin, and so fall under the convictions and reproofs of the law.

James 2:9 In-Context

7 and the very people who speak evil of the noble Name by which you are called?

8 If, however, you are keeping the Law as supreme, in obedience to the Commandment which says "You are to love your fellow man just as you love yourself," you are acting rightly.

9 But if you are making distinctions between one man and another, you are guilty of sin, and are convicted by the Law as offenders.

10 A man who has kept the Law as a whole, but has failed to keep some one command, has become guilty of violating all.

11 For He who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not commit murder," and if you are a murderer, although not an adulterer, you have become an offender against the Law.