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.
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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