{But if ye have respect of persons} (ei de
pros(9370)ol(886d)pteite). Condition of first class by contrast with
that in verse 8 . For this verb (present active indicative),
formed from pros(9370)on lamban(935c), here alone in the N.T., see in
2:1 . A direct reference to the partiality there pictured. {Ye
commit sin} (hamartian ergazesthe). "Ye work a sin." A serious
charge, apparently, for what was regarded as a trifling fault.
See Mt 7:23 , hoi ergazomenoi t(886e) anomian (ye that work
iniquity), an apparent reminiscence of the words of Jesus there
(from Ps 6:8 ). {Being convicted} (elegchomenoi). Present
passive participle of elegch(935c), to convict by proof of guilt
( Joh 3:20 8:9,46 1Co 14:24 ). {As transgressors} (h(9373)
parabatai). For this word from parabain(935c), to step across, to
transgress, see Ga 2:18 Ro 2:25,27 . See this very sin of
partiality condemned in Le 19:15 De 1:17 16:19 . To the law
and to the testimony.
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