James 2:3 meaning and explanation
If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”
James 2:3, Berean Standard Bible
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James is speaking to Christian congregations scattered among the nations, and here he pictures an ordinary gathering where two visitors arrive. The usher's words betray the heart: the wealthy guest is offered a seat of honor, while the poor man is told to stand or sit at the footstool, a place of shame.
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