James 2:9

Greek
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δέ is a conjunction that can mean “but” or “and” or “also” or “moreover”. It is a word that is used very frequently in the New Testament, and is often unexpressed and not translated in English.
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greek

The definite article
νόμου ὡς παραβάται.
ESV
But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
NIV
But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.
NLT
But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the law.
KJV
But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

James 2:8 ← James 2:9 → James 2:10

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