James 2:3 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision

2 So speak ye, and so do, as being to be judged by the law of liberty.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

and 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:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And you pay special attention to the one who wears the splendid clothes and say to him, Sit here in this preferable seat! while you tell the poor [man], Stand there! or, Sit there on the floor at my feet!

American Standard Version (1901)

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;

Common English Bible

Then suppose that you were to take special notice of the one wearing fine clothes, saying, “Here’s an excellent place. Sit here.” But to the poor person you say, “Stand over there”; or, “Here, sit at my feet.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

and if you are then attentive to the one who is clothed in excellent apparel, so that you say to him, "You may sit in this good place," but you say to the poor man, "You stand over there," or, "Sit below my footstool,"

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And you have respect to him that is clothed with the fine apparel, and shall say to him: Sit thou here well; but say to the poor man: Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool:

James 2:3 Cross References

Proverbs 18:23

Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.

Isaiah 65:5

3 Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold my servants shall eat, and you shall be hungry: behold my servants shall drink, and you shall be thirsty.

Luke 23:11

9 Who, for a certain sedition made in the city, and for a murder, was cast into prison.

2 Corinthians 8:9

8 We have sent also with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel through all the churches.

James 2:2

1 For he that said, Thou shalt not commit adultery, said also, Thou shalt not kill. Now if thou do not commit adultery, but shalt kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.

James 2:6

5 And if a brother or sister be naked, and want daily food:

Jude 1:16

5 To the only God our Saviour through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory and magnificence, empire and power, before all ages, and now, and for all ages of ages. Amen.