James 2:4

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2. James 2:2

   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. James 2:3

   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:

5. James 2:5

   Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

6. James 2:6

   But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

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