James (Jacob) 2:3

Full Chapter

September 18, 2025

KJV

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:

BSB

If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”

WEB

and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing, and say, “Sit here in a good place;” and you tell the poor man, “Stand there,” or “Sit by my footstool;”

YLT

and ye may look upon him bearing the gay raiment, and may say to him, ‘Thou—sit thou here well,’ and to the poor man may say, ‘Thou—stand thou there, or, Sit thou here under my footstool,’—

F.O.G Original

(3) And then you look favourably upon the one wearing bright clothes and say, “You’ll sit well here” also saying to the poor, “You stand! Stand there. Or sit down by my footstool!”

F.O.G

(3) And then you look favourably upon the one wearing bright clothes and say, “You’ll sit well here” also saying to the poor, “You stand! Stand there. Or sit down by my footstool!”

F.O.G MSG

³If you give special attention to the well-dressed man and say, “Please, take this comfortable seat up front,” but then tell the poor man, “You can stand over there, or sit on the floor by my feet,”