Because some in the first - century congregation were showing favoritism toward wealthy individuals, the disciple James wrote: “My brothers, you are not holding the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, our glory, with acts of favoritism, are you?
Kuna mõned esimese sajandi koguduses soosisid rikkaid, kirjutas jünger Jakoobus: „Mu vennad, ärgu olgu teie usk meie kirkuse Issandasse Jeesusesse Kristusesse ühendatud vahetegemisega inimeste vahel!