James 2:1-4
King James Version
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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
6But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?Select James 2:6
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WEB
2:1 My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.
2:2 For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your synagogue, and a poor man in filthy clothing also comes in;
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”;
2:4 haven’t you shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
ASV
2:1 My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lordof glory, with respect of persons.
2:2 For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;
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;
2:4 do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
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