James 2:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

You must not give the best seat to the one in fine clothes and tell the one who is poor to stand at the side or sit on the floor.

Cross References

Proverbs 18:23

The poor must beg for help, but the rich can give a harsh reply.

Isaiah 65:5

And then they say to others, “Don't come near us! We're dedicated to God.” Such people are like smoke, irritating my nose all day.

Luke 23:11

Herod and his soldiers made fun of Jesus and insulted him. They put a fine robe on him and sent him back to Pilate.

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know that our Lord Jesus Christ was kind enough to give up all his riches and become poor, so that you could become rich.

James 2:2

Suppose a rich person wearing fine clothes and a gold ring comes to one of your meetings. And suppose a poor person dressed in worn out clothes also comes.

James 2:6

You ill-treat the poor. But isn't it the rich who boss you around and drag you off to court?

Jude 1:16

These people grumble and complain and live by their own selfish desires. They boast about themselves and flatter others to get what they want.