James 2:3

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Would you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes? Would you tell him, “Here’s a good seat for you”? But would you say to the poor man, “You can stand over there,” or, “Sit on the floor by my feet”?

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know how generous our Lord Jesus Christ was. Even though he was rich, he became poor for your sake, so that because he became poor, you would become rich.

James 2:6

But you haven’t treated poor people with respect. Isn’t it the rich who take advantage of you? Aren’t they the ones who drag you into court?

Jude 1:16

These people follow their own evil desires. They grumble and complain about others, but they brag about themselves and praise others to get what they want.

Luke 23:11

Herod and his soldiers mocked Jesus and made fun of him. They dressed him in a fancy robe and then sent him back to Pilate.

James 2:2

Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and suppose a poor man in dirty old clothes also comes in.