James (Jacob) 2:2

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your synagogue, and a poor man in filthy clothing also comes in;
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} if{G1437} there come{G1525}{(G5632)} unto{G1519} your{G5216} assembly{G4864} a man{G435} with a gold ring{G5554}, in{G1722} goodly{G2986} apparel{G2066}, and{G1161} there come in{G1525}{(G5632)} also{G2532} a poor man{G4434} in{G1722} vile{G4508} raiment{G2066};
KJV with Strongs
(2) For maybe a man comes into your synagogue (assembly) with a gold ring on his finger and in bright clothes and also the poor in filthy clothes.
The F.O.G
[2] Imagine this scenario: Two people walk into your worship gathering. One wears expensive designer clothes and flashy jewelry, while the other wears shabby, worn-out clothes.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for if there may come into your synagogue a man with gold ring, in gay raiment, and there may come in also a poor man in vile raiment,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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James (Jacob) 2:2

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