James 2:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 2:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 2:2 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV 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 vil..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 2:2 — KJV
“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; assembly: Gr. synagogue”
— James 2:2 (KJV)
James 2:2 in Context — About the Book of James
James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Cross-References for James 2:2
“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with James 2:2: gold, also, raiment
“For that is his covering only, it is his raiment for his skin: wherein shall he sleep? and it shall come to pass, when he crieth unto me, that I will hear; for I am gracious.”
Shares key themes with James 2:2: come, ring, raiment
“Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. solemn...: Heb. day of restraint”
Shares key themes with James 2:2: assembly, ring, vile
“Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your weeks be out, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:”
Shares key themes with James 2:2: ring, also, vile
“And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels' necks. collars: or, sweet jewels”
Shares key themes with James 2:2: gold, ring, raiment
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