Daniel Whedon 5. And violating the divine law on this or any one point breaks the whole law, James 2:8-13. 8. Our apostle here states and denies an excuse of theirs, that their treatment of the rich was accordant with the law of love. The royal law The golden rule, called royal because, perhaps, first clearly proclaimed by the royal Jesus; or, more probably, because it is the supreme law which comprehends the entire law over the relations of men to men. Do well Your conduct is right if it... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 2:8
5. And violating the divine law on this or any one point breaks the whole law, James 2:8-13. 8. Our apostle here states and denies an excuse of theirs, that their treatment of the rich was accordant with the law of love. The royal law The golden rule, called royal because, perhaps, first clearly proclaimed by the royal Jesus; or, more probably, because it is the supreme law which comprehends the entire law over the relations of men to men. Do well Your conduct is right if it... read more