^{1 Ref} My brothers, don't hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.

^{2 Ref} For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your assembly, and a poor man in filthy clothing also comes in;

^{3 Ref} and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing, and say, "Sit here in a good place;" and you tell the poor man, "Stand there," or "Sit by my footstool;"

^{4 Ref} haven't you shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?

^{5 Ref} Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?

^{6 Ref} But you have dishonored the poor man. Don't the rich oppress you, and personally drag you before the courts?