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James 2:2-6

2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in.

3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,”

4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

5 Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?

6 But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?

Cross References for James 2:2-6

Genesis 27:15 - Then Rebekah took the best clothes of Esau her older son, which she had in the house, and put t... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:15

Luke 15:22 - “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring... Click to read the verse Luke 15:22 Click to read the verse Luke 15:22

Esther 3:10 - So the king took his signet ring from his finger and gave it to Haman son of Hammedatha, the Ag... Click to read the verse Esther 3:10 Click to read the verse Esther 3:10

Esther 8:2 - The king took off his signet ring, which he had reclaimed from Haman, and presented it to Morde... Click to read the verse Esther 8:2 Click to read the verse Esther 8:2

Zechariah 3:3-4 - Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:3-4 Click to read the verse Zechariah 3:3-4

John 12:6 - He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of th... Click to read the verse John 12:6 Click to read the verse John 12:6

Isaiah 64:6 - All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags;... Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:6

James 5:2 - Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Click to read the verse James 5:2 Click to read the verse James 5:2

Isaiah 3:21 - the signet rings and nose rings, Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:21 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:21

Matthew 11:8-9 - If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? No, those who wear fine clot... Click to read the verse Matthew 11:8-9 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:8-9