Contradictions and Paradoxes in James 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of James 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts James 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to James, some people might treat a person in fancy clothes nicely and give them a good seat, but treat a poor person badly and make them stand or sit on the floor. This teaches us that we should be kind to everyone, no matter what they wear or how much money they have.

James 2:3: And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: [in...: or, well, or, seemly]

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:15

This verse instructs not to show partiality, contrasting with the implication of favoritism in James 2:3.

Leviticus 19:15: Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: [but] in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse emphasizes that there is no partiality with God, conflicting with the act of showing partiality in James 2:3.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 22:2

This verse highlights the equality between the rich and poor, opposing the preferential treatment described in James 2:3.

Proverbs 22:2: The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

This verse encourages treating others as you want to be treated, clashing with the biased behavior suggested in James 2:3.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in James 2:3 could be about treating people differently based on their appearance or status. It conflicts with the principle of treating everyone equally and with love, as it suggests favoritism, which goes against the general message of fairness and equality found elsewhere in the Bible.

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