New Testament · VERSE 6

James 2:6

King James Version

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

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James 2:6 in context

James 2:4

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

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?

James 2:6SELECTED VERSE

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

James 2:7

Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

James 2:8

If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

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