James 2:3

World English Bible (2000)

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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Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 8:9 : 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.
  • Luke 7:44-46 : 44 Turning to the woman, he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered into your house, and you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears, and wiped them with the hair of her head. 45 You gave me no kiss, but she, since the time I came in, has not ceased to kiss my feet. 46 You didn't anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment.
  • Isa 65:5 : 5 who say, Stand by yourself, don't come near to me, for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
  • Jas 2:6 : 6 But you have dishonored the poor man. Don't the rich oppress you, and personally drag you before the courts?
  • Jude 1:16 : 16 These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage.

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    1My brothers, don't hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.

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    4haven't you shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?

    5Listen, 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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    38In his teaching he said to them, "Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces,

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    7He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them,

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    9and he who invited both of you would come and tell you, 'Make room for this person.' Then you would begin, with shame, to take the lowest place.

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    5But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the fringes of their garments,

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    46"Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces, the best seats in the synagogues, and the best places at feasts;

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    43Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the best seats in the synagogues, and the greetings in the marketplaces.

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    9But if you show partiality, you commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.

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    21To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

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    10He will surely reprove you if you secretly show partiality.

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    8But what did you go out to see? A man in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in king's houses.

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    25But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are gorgeously dressed, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.

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    3neither shall you favor a poor man in his cause.

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    6Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.

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    19"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.

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