James 2:4

are you not condemned among yourselves, and have you not become the judges of evil reasonings?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

3and you may look upon the one wearing the shining garment, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and may say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit down beneath my footstool:

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

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Cross References

Matthew 7:1Criticise not, that you may not be criticised.

James 1:1James, the servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who 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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