James 2:3-6 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

3. You must not give the best seat to the one in fine clothes and tell the one who is poor to stand at the side or sit on the floor.

4. That is the same as saying that some people are better than others, and you would be acting like a crooked judge.

5. My dear friends, pay attention. God has given a lot of faith to the poor people in this world. He has also promised them a share in his kingdom that he will give to everyone who loves him.

6. You ill-treat the poor. But isn't it the rich who boss you around and drag you off to court?

James 2