James 2:4

are you not partial in yourselves? and do you not judge from false principles?

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

3and you show regard to him that wears the splendid apparel, and say to him, Sit here, in an honorable place; and you say to the poor man, Do you stand there, or sit here, under my footstool;

5Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him?

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Cross References

Matthew 7:1Judge not, that you may not be judged:

James 1:1James, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes that are 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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