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1 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, so as to show a partiality for persons. 2 For if there comes into your assembly a man in splendid apparel, and with gold rings on his fingers, and there comes in also a poor man, in mean clothing, 3 and you show regard to him that wears the splendid apparel, and say to him, Sit here, in an honorable place; and you say to the poor man, Do you stand there, or sit here, under my footstool; 4 are you not partial in yourselves? and do you not judge from false principles? 5 Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God has promised to those who love him? 6 But you dishonor the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do they not themselves drag you to the judgment-seats? 7 Do they not themselves revile that honorable name which is called upon you? James 2:1-7, Anderson New Testament. Public domain.
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