James 2:4
James chapter 2 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
KJV
King James Version · 1611Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
Context
v.3and ye have regard to him that weareth the fine clothing, and say, Sit thou here in a good place; and ye say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool;
v.4This passage
v.5Hearken, my beloved brethren; did not God choose them that are poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that ye be not judged.
- Psalms 109:31
For he will stand at the right hand of the needy, To save him from them that judge his soul.
- Job 21:27
Behold, I know your thoughts, And the devices wherewith ye would wrong me.
- Psalms 58:1
Do ye indeed in silence speak righteousness? Do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?
- Malachi 2:9
Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as ye have not kept my ways, but have had respect of persons in the law.
- Job 34:19
That respecteth not the persons of princes, Nor regardeth the rich more than the poor; For they all are the work of his hands.