James 2:4
“Are yee not then partiall in your selues, and are become iudges of euill thoughts?”
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James 2:4 Context
2For if there come vnto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poore man, in vile raiment: 3And yee haue respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say vnto him, Sit thou here in a good place: and say to the poore, Stand thou there, or sit here vnder my footstoole: 4Are yee not then partiall in your selues, and are become iudges of euill thoughts? 5Hearken, my beloued brethren, Hath not God chosen the poore of this world, rich in faith, and heires of the kingdome, which hee hath promised to them that loue him? 6But yee haue despised the poore. Doe not rich men oppresse you, and draw you before the Iudgement seats?
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Other Translations for James 2:4
Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
- King James Version
have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil motives?
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
- American Standard Version (1901)
Is there not a division in your minds? have you not become judges with evil thoughts?
- Basic English Bible
have ye not made a difference among yourselves, and become judges having evil thoughts?
- Darby Bible
Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
- Webster's Bible
is it not plain that in your hearts you have little faith, seeing that you have become judges full of wrong thoughts?
- Weymouth Bible
haven't you shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
- World English Bible
and ben maad domesmen of wickid thouytis?
- Wycliffe Bible
ye did not judge fully in yourselves, and did become ill-reasoning judges.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for James 2:4
2:4 Ye distinguish not - To which the most respect is due, to the poor or to the rich. But are become evil - reasoning judges - You reason ill, and so judge wrong: for fine apparel is no proof of worth in him that wears it.
People's Bible Notes for James 2:4
Jas 2:4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves? Show partially from outward appearance. And are become judges of evil thoughts? Judge between the two men under the influence of evil thoughts.