James 2:8

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to James · 1st century AD · Brother of Jesus and leader of the church in Jerusalem

If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

Context

6But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?

7Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

8If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

9But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.

10For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.