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James 2

James 2:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
ye
humeis (Greek #5210)
you (as subjective of verb)
KJV usage: ye (yourselves), you.
Pronounce: hoo-mice'
Origin: irregular plural of 4771
have despised
atimazo (Greek #818)
to render infamous, i.e. (by implication) contemn or maltreat
KJV usage: despise, dishonour, suffer shame, entreat shamefully.
Pronounce: at-im-ad'-zo
Origin: from 820
the poor
ptochos (Greek #4434)
akin to 4422 and the alternate of 4098); a beggar (as cringing), i.e. pauper (strictly denoting absolute or public mendicancy, although also used in a qualified or relative sense; whereas 3993 properly means only straitened circumstances in private), literally (often as noun) or figuratively (distressed)
KJV usage: beggar(-ly), poor.
Pronounce: pto-khos'
Origin: from πτώσσω (to crouch)
. Do
katadunasteuo (Greek #2616)
to exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress
KJV usage: oppress.
Pronounce: kat-ad-oo-nas-tyoo'-o
Origin: from 2596 and a derivative of 1413
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
rich men
plousios (Greek #4145)
wealthy; figuratively, abounding with
KJV usage: rich.
Pronounce: ploo'-see-os
Origin: from 4149
oppress
katadunasteuo (Greek #2616)
to exercise dominion against, i.e. oppress
KJV usage: oppress.
Pronounce: kat-ad-oo-nas-tyoo'-o
Origin: from 2596 and a derivative of 1413
you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
draw
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
helkuo (Greek #1670)
probably akin to 138; to drag (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: draw. Compare 1667.
Pronounce: hel-koo'-o
Origin: or ἕλκω (hel'-ko)
you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
before
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
the judgment seats
kriterion (Greek #2922)
a rule of judging ("criterion"), i.e. (by implication) a tribunal
KJV usage: to judge, judgment (seat).
Pronounce: kree-tay'-ree-on
Origin: neuter of a presumed derivative of 2923
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Ministry on This Verse

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James 2:3• 3and ye look upon him that weareth the splendid clothing, and say, Sit thou here well; and ye say to the poor one, Stand thou there, or sit under my footstool, (James 2:3)
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Psa. 14:6•  (Psa. 14:6)
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Prov. 14:31•  (Prov. 14:31)
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Prov. 17:5•  (Prov. 17:5)
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Eccl. 9:15‑16•  (Eccl. 9:15‑16)
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Isa. 53:3•  (Isa. 53:3)
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John 8:49• 49Jesus answered, I have not a demon, but honour my Father, and ye dishonour me. (John 8:49)
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1 Cor. 11:22• 22Have ye not then houses for eating and drinking? or despise ye the church of God, and put shame on those that have not? What shall I say to you? shall I praise you? In this I do not praise. (1 Cor. 11:22)
Do.
James 5:4• 4Behold, the hire of the labourers who reaped your fields, that is kept back of you crieth out, and the cries of those that reaped entered into the ears of Jehovah of hosts. (James 5:4)
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Job 20:19•  (Job 20:19)
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Psa. 10:2,8,10,14•  (Psa. 10:2,8,10,14)
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Psa. 12:5•  (Psa. 12:5)
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Prov. 22:16•  (Prov. 22:16)
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Eccl. 5:8•  (Eccl. 5:8)
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Isa. 3:14‑15•  (Isa. 3:14‑15)
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Amos 2:6‑7•  (Amos 2:6‑7)
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Amos 4:1•  (Amos 4:1)
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Amos 5:11•  (Amos 5:11)
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Amos 8:4‑6•  (Amos 8:4‑6)
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Mic. 6:11‑12•  (Mic. 6:11‑12)
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Hab. 3:14•  (Hab. 3:14)
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Zech. 7:10•  (Zech. 7:10)
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James 5:6• 6Ye condemned, ye slew the just one; he doth not resist you. (James 5:6)
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1 Kings 21:11‑13•  (1 Kings 21:11‑13)
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Acts 4:1‑3,26‑28• 1Now as they were speaking unto the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them
 2being distressed because of their teaching the people, and announcing in Jesus the resurrection from [the] dead;
 3and they laid hands on them and put them in ward unto the morrow, for it was already evening.
 26The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers were gathered together against the Lord and against his Anointed.
 27For of a truth in this city against thy holy servant Jesus whom thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate with Gentiles and peoples of Israel were gathered,
 28to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel foreordained to come to pass. (Acts 4:1‑3,26‑28)
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Acts 5:17‑18,26‑27• 17And the high priest rising up, and all those that were with him, which is [the] sect of the Sadducees, were filled with wrath,
 18and laid their hands on the apostles and put them in public ward.
 26Then the captain went away with the officers, and brought them, not with violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
 27And having brought they set them in the council; and the high priest asked them, (Acts 5:17‑18,26‑27)
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Acts 13:50• 50But the Jews excited the women of rank that worshipped, and the chiefs of the city, and stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and sent them out of their borders. (Acts 13:50)
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Acts 16:19‑20• 19And when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they laid hold on, and dragged Paul and Silas into the market-place before the rulers;
 20and when they had brought them unto the praetors, they said, These men being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city, (Acts 16:19‑20)
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Acts 17:6• 6And not having found them they dragged Jason and certain brethren before the city-rulers, crying out, these that have turned the world upside down are come hither also, (Acts 17:6)
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Acts 18:12• 12But when Gallio was pro-consul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul, and brought him before the judgment seat, (Acts 18:12)
• These professors had despised them; these rich men blasphemed the name of Christ and persecuted Christians. (“James 2” by J.N. Darby)
• They viewed both rich and poor with the world’s superficial gaze, and not with the penetrating eye of faith. (“James 2” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

W. Kelly Translation

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