James 2:2-9

2for if there come unto your synagogue a man with a gold ring in splendid apparel, and a poor man also come in in vile apparel,

3and ye look upon him who wears the splendid apparel, and say, Do thou sit here well, and say to the poor, Do thou stand there, or sit here under my footstool:

4have ye not made a difference among yourselves, and become judges having evil thoughts?

5Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not 1God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him?

6But ye have despised the poor [man]. Do not the rich oppress you, and [do not] they drag you before [the] tribunals?

7And [do not] they blaspheme the excellent name which has been called upon you?

8If indeed ye keep [the] royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well.

9But if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.