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## James 2:5-6 in Context (Verses 2–9 KJV)
 
 [2 ](/kjv/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 ](/kjv/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:
 
 [4 ](/kjv/james/2/4) Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
 
 [5 ](/kjv/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 ](/kjv/james/2/6) But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
 
 [7 ](/kjv/james/2/7) Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
 
 [8 ](/kjv/james/2/8) If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
 
 [9 ](/kjv/james/2/9) But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
 
[James 1](/kjv/james/1) [James 3](/kjv/james/3)

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