James 2:3

Modern English Version

and you have respect for him who wears the fine clothing and say to him, “Sit here in a good place,” and say to the poor, “Stand there,” or “Sit here under my footstool,”

Cross References

Proverbs 18:23

The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly.

Isaiah 65:5

who say, “Stand by yourself; do not come near to me, for I am holier than you!” These are smoke in My nose, a fire that burns all day.

Luke 23:11

Then Herod, with his soldiers, treated Him with contempt and mocked Him. Then, dressing Him in a fine robe, he sent Him back to Pilate.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that through His poverty you might be rich.

James 2:2

For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your assembly, and also a poor man in ragged clothing comes in,

James 2:6

But you have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you and drag you before the judgment seats?

Jude 1:16

These men are grumblers, complainers, who walk after their own lusts. Their mouths speak arrogant words, and they flatter others to gain profit.