James 2:2
James · New Testament · Chapter 2
“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;”James 2:2
What Does James 2:2 Mean?
James 2:2 is found in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 15 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (15)
These passages are connected to James 2:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 22:2“The rich and poor meet together: the LORD is the maker of them all.”Ecclesiastes 9:16“Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.”John 12:6“This he said, not that he cared for the poor; but because he was a thief, and had the bag, and bare what was put therein.”Esther 3:10“And the king took his ring from his hand, and gave it unto Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, the Jews’ enemy.”Mark 12:39“And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:”Luke 15:22“But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:”Genesis 27:15“And Rebekah took goodly raiment of her eldest son Esau, which were with her in the house, and put them upon Jacob her younger son:”Deuteronomy 25:3“Forty stripes he may give him, and not exceed: lest, if he should exceed, and beat him above these with many stripes, then thy brother should seem vile unto thee.”Esther 8:2“And the king took off his ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it unto Mordecai. And Esther set Mordecai over the house of Haman.”Isaiah 3:21“The rings, and nose jewels,”Zechariah 3:3“Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel.”Matthew 11:8“But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.”Luke 11:43“Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.”Isaiah 64:6“But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.”James 5:2“Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten.”
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