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New TestamentJames · Chapter 2

James 2:6

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 2:6 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

James 2:6 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

James 2:6 — KJV

But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

James 2:6 (KJV)

James 2:6 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.

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Cross-References for James 2:6

If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. at the... Heb. at the will, or, purpose

Shares key themes with James 2:6: poor, men, oppress

Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them.

Shares key themes with James 2:6: men, before, judgment

Thou shalt not wrest the judgment of thy poor in his cause.

Shares key themes with James 2:6: poor, men, judgment

And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.

Shares key themes with James 2:6: men, before, judgment

And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually.

Shares key themes with James 2:6: men, before, judgment

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey