James 2:2

2:2 For if someone ¹  comes into your assembly ²  wearing a gold ring and fine clothing, and a poor person enters in filthy clothes,

James 2:19

2:19 You believe that God is one; well and good. ³  Even the demons believe that – and tremble with fear. ⁴ 

James 5:1

Warning to the Rich

5:1 Come now, you rich! Weep and cry aloud ⁵  over the miseries that are coming on you.

[2:2]  ¹ tn The word for “man” or “individual” here is ἀνήρ (anhr), which often means “male” or “man (as opposed to woman).” But as BDAG 79 s.v. 2 says, “equivalent to τὶς someone.”

[2:2]  ² tn Grk “synagogue.” Usually συναγωγή refers to Jewish places of worship (e.g., Matt 4:23, Mark 1:21, Luke 4:15, John 6:59). The word can be used generally to refer to a place of assembly, and here it refers specifically to a Christian assembly (BDAG 963 s.v. 2.b.).

[2:19]  ³ tn Grk “you do well.”

[2:19]  ⁴ tn Grk “believe and tremble.” The words “with fear” are implied.

[5:1]  ⁵ tn Or “wail”; Grk “crying aloud.”