Add parallel Print Page Options

But you show no respect to those who are poor. And you know that the rich are the ones who always try to control your lives. And they are the ones who take you to court. And the rich are the ones who insult the wonderful name of Christ, the name by which you are known.

One law rules over all other laws. This royal law is found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor[a] the same as you love yourself.”[b] If you obey this law, you are doing right.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. James 2:8 your neighbor Or “others.” Jesus’ teaching in Lk. 10:25-37 makes clear that this includes anyone in need.
  2. James 2:8 Quote from Lev. 19:18.

Bible Gateway Recommends

ERV Paperback Bible, Case of 28
ERV Paperback Bible, Case of 28
Retail: $195.72
Our Price: $139.72
Save: $56.00 (29%)
Tamil New Testament (ERV) City Bible--softcover
Tamil New Testament (ERV) City Bible--softcover
Retail: $10.99
Our Price: $9.49
Save: $1.50 (14%)
Holy Bible Easy to Read Version (ERV), Duotone, Green/Tan - case of 24
Holy Bible Easy to Read Version (ERV), Duotone, Green/Tan - case of 24
Retail: $455.76
Our Price: $318.97
Save: $136.79 (30%)
ERV Flexcover Bible, Case of 28
ERV Flexcover Bible, Case of 28
Retail: $223.72
Our Price: $143.76
Save: $79.96 (36%)
PDT Children's Softcover Bible, Case of 20
PDT Children's Softcover Bible, Case of 20
Retail: $219.80
Our Price: $161.31
Save: $58.49 (27%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
Serbian City Bible ERV-SR--softcover
Serbian City Bible ERV-SR--softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $18.49
Save: $1.50 (8%)