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James 2:3

American Standard Version

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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James 2:3 in other translations

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”

James 2:3 · World English Bible

James 2:3 in context

  1. 1My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
  2. 2For 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;
  3. 3and 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;
  4. 4do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
  5. 5Hearken, 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?