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But ye have dishonoured the poor man (humeis de ētimasate ton ptōchon). First aorist active indicative of atimazō, old verb from atimos, dishonoured (Mat 13:57). In the act of partiality pictured in Jam 2:3.
Oppress you (katadunasteuousin humōn). Not very common compound (katadunasteuō, present active indicative, from kata and dunastēs, potentate, Luk 1:52), used of the devil in Act 10:38 (only other N.T. example). Examples in papyri of harsh treatment by men in authority. Already poor Christians are feeling pressure from rich Jews as overlords.
Drag you (helkousin humas). Old and vigorous word for violent treatment, as of Paul in Act 16:19; Act 21:30. Cf. such violence in Luk 12:58; Act 8:3.
Before the judgment-seats (eis kritēria). “To courts of justice” as in 1Co 6:2, 1Co 6:4 (only other N.T. examples). Common in the papyri in this sense. From krinō to judge, kritēs (judge), place where judgment is given.