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Berean Standard Bible

“My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.”

James 2:1

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James writes to Jewish Christians scattered abroad and tackles practical issues in the life of the church. Chapter 2 begins with a warning about favoritism, using the example of how a wealthy visitor and a poor one might be treated at a gathering.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.

World English Bible (WEB)

My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality.

King James Version (KJV)

My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

American Standard Version (ASV)

My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

My brothers, if you have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory, do not take a man's position into account.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

My brethren, hold not, in respect of persons, the faith of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

HERMANOS míos, no tengáis la fe de nuestro Señor Jesucristo glorioso en acepción de personas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Hermanos míos, ustedes que creen en nuestro Señor Jesucristo no deben favorecer más a unas personas que a otras.

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