James 2:4

haven't you shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

3and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing, and say, "Sit here in a good place;" but you tell the poor man, "Stand there," or "Sit by my footstool;"

5Listen, my beloved brothers. Did not God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?

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Cross References

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

Psalms 58:1For the Chief Musician. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A poem by David.Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones?Do you judge blamelessly, you 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 7:1"Do not judge, so that you won't be judged.

James 1:1Jacob, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Diaspora: Greetings.

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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