James 2:4

James 2:4 in other translations

James 2:4 in context

1. 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;
2. 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;
3. 4do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
4. 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?
5. 6But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves drag you before the judgment-seats?