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Connecting Statement:
James continues to tell the scattered Jewish believers how to live by loving one another and reminds them not to favor rich people over poor brothers.
My brothers
James considers his audience to be Jewish believers. Alternate translation: "My fellow believers" or "My brothers and sisters in Christ"
hold to faith in our Lord Jesus Christ
Believing in Jesus Christ is spoken of as if it were an object that one could hold onto. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
our Lord Jesus Christ
The word "our" includes James and his fellow believers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)
favoritism toward certain people
the desire to help some people more than others