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,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
James 2:2 in context
James 2:1–5
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My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with partiality.
2
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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,
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”
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haven’t you shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
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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?
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