James 2:4
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New International Version (© 2011)
have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

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

American Standard Version
Do ye not make distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?

Young's Literal Translation
ye did not judge fully in yourselves, and did become ill-reasoning judges.

James 2:4 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

Are ye not then partial - Ου διεκριθητε· Do ye not make a distinction, though the case has not been heard, and the law has not decided?

Judges of evil thoughts? - Κριται διαλογισμων πονηρων· Judges of evil reasonings; that is, judges who reason wickedly; who, in effect, say in your hearts, we will espouse the cause of the rich, because they can befriend us; we will neglect that of the poor, because they cannot help us, nor have they power to hurt us.

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James 1:1-27 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting...

Job 34:19 How much less to him that accepts not the persons of princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor?...

Malachi 2:9 Therefore have I also made you contemptible and base before all the people, according as you have not kept my ways...

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Job 21:27 Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices which you wrongfully imagine against me.

Psalm 58:1 Do you indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do you judge uprightly, O you sons of men?

Psalm 82:2 How long will you judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.

Psalm 109:31 For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.

Matthew 7:1-5 Judge not, that you be not judged...

John 7:24 Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.

James 2:4 Parallel Commentaries
Difference Distinctions Division Evil Faith Full Fully Hearts Judge Judges Little Minds Motives Partial Partiality Plain Shown Thoughts Wrong Yourselves
Difference Distinctions Division Evil Faith Full Fully Hearts Judge Judges Little Minds Motives Partial Partiality Plain Shown Thoughts Wrong Yourselves
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Luke 18:6 And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says.
John 7:24 Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly."
James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.