King James Version
James 2:4 in the King James Version says “Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?” — study this verse from James chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?”
James 2:4 · KJV
For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; assembly: Gr. synagogue
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: in: or, well, or, seemly
Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? of the: or, of that
But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
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“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“Are ye”
G1252to separate thoroughly, i.e., (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication,
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“are become”
G1096to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
“thoughts”
G1261discussion, i.e., (internal) consideration (by implication, purpose), or (external) debate
“of evil”
G4190hurtful, i.e., evil (properly, in effect or influence, and thus differing from g2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from g455
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