James 2:2
For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
Cross-reference
James 5:2
Parallel
James 5:2 warns that fine garments rot — undercutting the value of the external wealth that commands respect here.
Deuteronomy 1:17
Parallel
Deuteronomy 1:17 commands no partiality in judgment — directly echoes James' warning against favoritism based on appearance. Strong parallel.
Proverbs 22:2
Parallel
Proverbs 22:2 states rich and poor meet together, the Lord made both — directly undergirds James' point against favoritism in the assembly. Strong parallel.
Ecclesiastes 9:16
Parallel
Ecclesiastes 9:16 notes the poor man's wisdom is despised — mirroring how the poor are overlooked in favor of the rich.