1My brethren, hold not, in respect of persons, the faith of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ,
2for 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,
3and ye may look upon him bearing the gay raiment, and may say to him, `Thou -- sit thou here well,` and to the poor man may say, `Thou -- stand thou there, or, Sit thou here under my footstool,` --
4ye did not judge fully in yourselves, and did become ill-reasoning judges.
5Hearken, my brethren beloved, did not God choose the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the reign that He promised to those loving Him?
6and ye did dishonour the poor one; do not the rich oppress you and themselves draw you to judgment-seats;
7do they not themselves speak evil of the good name that was called upon you?
