James 2:5
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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
6But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?Select James 2:6
7Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?Select James 2:7
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WEB
2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?
ASV
2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
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