ACC ~ James 2 v11

EXTREME EXAMPLES. HILARY OF ARLES: Why does James choose these two commandments as his examples? Because they are the ones which deal most closely with loving and with hating one’s neighbors. INTRODUCTORY TRACTATE ON THE LETTER OF JAMES.

MURDER AND ADULTERY SHOW HATE. OECUMENIUS: James added these commandments in order to give examples of what he was talking about, which was love. For someone who loves his neighbors as he ought to will neither commit adultery with them nor kill them. When these things are done, they indicate contempt for the neighbor. COMMENTARY ON JAMES.

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