James
King James Version (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;”
King James Version (KJV)
James 2:2 Context
1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2For 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; 3And 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: 4Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? 5Hearken, 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?
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Other Translations
For 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:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;
- American Standard Version (1901)
For if a man comes into your Synagogue in fair clothing and with a gold ring, and a poor man comes in with dirty clothing,
- Basic English Bible
for if there come unto your synagogue a man with a gold ring in splendid apparel, and a poor man also come in in vile apparel,
- Darby Bible
For if there come into your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
- Webster's Bible
For suppose a man comes into one of your meetings wearing gold rings and fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man wearing shabby clothes,
- Weymouth Bible
For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your synagogue, and a poor man in filthy clothing also comes in;
- World English Bible
For if a man `that hath a goldun ring, and in a feire clothing, cometh in youre cumpany, and a pore man entrith in a foul clothing,
- Wycliffe Bible
for if there may come into your synagogue a man with gold ring, in gay raiment, and there may come in also a poor man in vile raiment,
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For if there come into your synagogue a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, and there come in also a poor man in vile clothing;
- American Standard Version (1901)
For if a man comes into your Synagogue in fair clothing and with a gold ring, and a poor man comes in with dirty clothing,
- Basic English Bible
for if there come unto your synagogue a man with a gold ring in splendid apparel, and a poor man also come in in vile apparel,
- Darby Bible
For if there come into your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
- Webster's Bible
For suppose a man comes into one of your meetings wearing gold rings and fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man wearing shabby clothes,
- Weymouth Bible
For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your synagogue, and a poor man in filthy clothing also comes in;
- World English Bible
For if a man `that hath a goldun ring, and in a feire clothing, cometh in youre cumpany, and a pore man entrith in a foul clothing,
- Wycliffe Bible
for if there may come into your synagogue a man with gold ring, in gay raiment, and there may come in also a poor man in vile raiment,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for James 2:2
2:2 With gold rings - Which were not then so common as now.
People's Bible Notes for James 2:2
Jas 2:2 If there come unto your assembly. "Into your synagogue" (Revised (Version). The place of worship, whether Jewish or Christian. James, a Jewish Christian of the strictest sort, uses the Jewish term. With a gold ring, in goodly apparel. An indication of wealth in that age, especially in connection with the fine clothing. A poor man, as shown by his mean clothing.