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Jesus Christ
Only here and in Jam 2:1; nowhere in the speeches of James (Act 15:14, Act 15:15; Act 21:20 sq.). Had he used Jesus' name it might have been supposed to arise from vanity, because he was the Lord's brother. In all the addresses of epistles the full name, Jesus Christ, is given.
Servant (δοῦλος)
Properly, hired servant. Compare Phi 1:1; Jud 1:1.
That are scattered abroad (ἐν τῇ διασπορᾷ)
Lit., in the dispersion; on which see on 1Pe 1:1. Rev., which are of the dispersion.
Greeting (χαίρειν)
Lit., rejoice. The ordinary Greek salutation, hail! welcome! Also used at parting: joy be with you. Compare the same expression in the letter from the church at Jerusalem, Act 15:23; one of the very few peculiarities of style which connect this epistle with the James of the Acts. It does not occur in the address of any other of the Apostolic Epistles.