James 2:3
King James Version
Translation: KJV
1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.Select James 2:1
2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;Select James 2:2
3And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:Select James 2:3
4Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?Select James 2:4
5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?Select James 2:5
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WEB
2:3 and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing, and say, “Sit here in a good place”; and you tell the poor man, “Stand there,” or “Sit by my footstool”;
ASV
2:3 and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;
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