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James 2:2

James 2:1 bbe — My brothers, if you have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory, do not take a man's position into account.

Bible in Basic English

"My brothers, if you have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory, do not take a man's position into account."

— James 2:1, Bible in Basic English

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James 2 — Context

1

My brothers, if you have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory, do not take a man's position into account.

2

For if a man comes into your Synagogue in fair clothing and with a gold ring, and a poor man comes in with dirty clothing,

3

And you do honour to the man in fair clothing and say, Come here and take this good place; and you say to the poor man, Take up your position there, or be seated at my feet;

4

Is there not a division in your minds? have you not become judges with evil thoughts?

James 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 2:1 say?
James 2:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “My brothers, if you have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory, do not take a man's position into account.”
Where is James 2:1 in the Bible?
James 2:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 1.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 2:1.
What translation should I read James 2:1 in?
James 2:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 2:1?
James 2:1 reads (BBE): “My brothers, if you have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory, do not take a man's position into account.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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