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;”

"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;" - James 2:2
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What does James 2:2 mean?

James 2:2 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "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." This verse is part of a longer passage that addresses the issue of favoritism or…

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The Hands of Grace: Welcoming All in the Assembly

James 2:2 reminds us of a fundamental truth regarding the nature of our gatherings and the weighty implications of our choices. The verse from the King James Version reads: "For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a…

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A Prayer for Compassion and Equality in the Assembly

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, seeking Your grace and guidance as we reflect on the profound lessons imparted by the words of James, specifically James 2:2, which reminds us, "For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly…

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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;"
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James 5:2 - "Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten."
Acts 12:2 - "And he killed James the brother of John with the sword."
James 2:15 - "If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,"
James 2:4 - "Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?"
James 2:7 - "Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?"
James 2:17 - "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."
James 2:24 - "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only."
James 2:12 - "So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty."
James 2:26 - "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."
James 1:2 - "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;"
James 2:20 - "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?"
James 2:9 - "But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors."
Matthew 10:2-4…Matthew 10:2-4 New International Version 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
Matthew 10:2-4…Matthew 10:2-4 New International Version 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.
James 2:22 - "Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?"
James 2:19 - "Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble."
James 2:10 - "For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all."
James 2:1 - "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons."
James 2:13 - "For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment."
James 2:6 - "But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?"
James 2:21 - "Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?"
"If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food," - James 2:15