James 2:4

then are ye not partial among yourselves, and become judges from evil thoughts?

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?

In Context

3and ye have regard for the man wearing the bright clothing, and say to him, Sit thou here well, and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit here below my footstool,

5Listen, my beloved brothers, did not God choose the poor of the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he promised to those who love him?

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Cross References

Job 21:27Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices with which ye would wrong me.

Psalms 58:1Do ye indeed speak righteousness in silence? Do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?

Psalms 109:31For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, to save him from those who judge his soul.

Matthew 7:1Do not criticize, that ye may not be criticized.

James 1:1James, a bondman of God and of Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion, greeting.

Matthew Henry on James 2:2-8

Regard Due to Poor Christians; Partiality Condemned. ( a. d. 61.) 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3 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: 4 Are ye not then partial in… Read the whole commentary →

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