James 2:6
But you have put the poor man to shame. Are not the men of wealth rulers over you? do they not take you by force before their judges?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
In Context
7Do they not say evil of the holy name which was given to you?
Cross References
Job 20:19Because he has been cruel to the poor, turning away from them in their trouble; because he has taken a house by force which he did not put up;
Psalms 10:8He is waiting in the dark places of the towns: in the secret places he puts to death those who have done no wrong: his eyes are secretly turned against the poor.
Psalms 10:14You have seen it; for your eyes are on sorrow and grief, to take it into your hand: the poor man puts his faith in you; you have been the helper of the child who has no father.
Psalms 14:6You have put to shame the thoughts of the poor, but the Lord is his support.
Proverbs 17:5Whoever makes sport of the poor puts shame on his Maker; and he who is glad because of trouble will not go free from punishment.
Ecclesiastes 5:8\5:9\It is good generally for a country where the land is worked to have a king.
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 →