James 2:1

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My brothers, within the glorious faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, do not choose to show favoritism toward persons.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:7

Let the fear of the Lord be with you, and do all things with diligence. For there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor desire for gifts."

Proverbs 24:23

Likewise, these things are for the wise. It is not good to base judgment on knowledge of character.

Proverbs 28:21

Whoever shows favoritism in judgment does not do well; even if it is for a morsel of bread, he forsakes the truth.

Leviticus 19:15

You shall not do what is unjust, nor shall you judge unjustly. You shall not consider the reputation of the poor, nor shall you honor the countenance of the powerful. Judge your neighbor justly.

Matthew 22:16

And they sent their disciples to him, with the Herodians, saying: "Teacher, we know that you are truthful, and that you teach the way of God in truth, and that the influence of others is nothing to you. For you do not consider the reputation of men.

Acts 10:34

Then, Peter, opening his mouth, said: "I have concluded in truth that God is not a respecter of persons.

Acts 20:21

testifying both to Jews and to Gentiles about repentance in God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 24:24

Then, after some days, Felix, arriving with his wife Drusilla who was a Jew, called for Paul and listened to him about the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Acts 7:2

And Stephen said: "Noble brothers and fathers, listen. The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he stayed in Haran.

Romans 1:11

For I long to see you, so that I may impart to you a certain spiritual grace to strengthen you,

1 Corinthians 2:8

something that none of the leaders of this world have known. For if they had known it, they would never have crucified the Lord of glory.

Deuteronomy 1:17

There shall be no favoritism to any persons. So you shall listen to the little as well as to the great. And you shall not accept anyone's reputation, for this is the judgment of God. But if anything seems difficult to you, then refer it to me, and I will hear it.'

Deuteronomy 16:19

and not so as to show favoritism to either side. You shall not accept a person's reputation, nor gifts. For gifts blind the eyes of the wise and alter the words of the just.

Colossians 1:4

For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love that you have toward all the saints,

1 Timothy 1:19

holding to faith and good conscience, against those who, by rejecting these things, have made a shipwreck of the faith.

1 Timothy 5:21

I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect Angels, that you should observe these things without prejudgment, doing nothing which shows favoritism to either side.

Titus 1:1

Paul, a servant of God and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, in accord with the faith of God's elect and in acknowledgment of the truth which is accompanied by piety,

Titus 2:13

looking forward to the blessed hope and the advent of the glory of the great God and of our Savior Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 1:3

And since the Son is the brightness of his glory, and the figure of his substance, and is carrying all things by the Word of his virtue, thereby accomplishing a purging of sins, he sits at the right hand of Majesty on high.

Hebrews 12:2

Let us gaze upon Jesus, as the Author and the completion of our faith, who, having joy laid out before him, endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and who now sits at the right hand of the throne of God.

James 1:16

And so, do not choose to go astray, my most beloved brothers.

James 1:19

You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.

James 2:3

and if you are then attentive to the one who is clothed in excellent apparel, so that you say to him, "You may sit in this good place," but you say to the poor man, "You stand over there," or, "Sit below my footstool,"

James 2:9

But if you show favoritism to persons, then you commit a sin, having been convicted again by the law as transgressors.

James 3:17

But within the wisdom that is from above, certainly, chastity is first, and next peacefulness, meekness, openness, consenting to what is good, a plenitude of mercy and good fruits, not judging, without falseness.

2 Peter 1:1

Simon Peter, servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have been allotted an equal faith with us in the justice of our God and in our Savior Jesus Christ.

Jude 1:16

These ones are complaining murmurers, walking according to their own desires. And their mouth is speaking arrogance, admiring persons for the sake of gain.

Revelation 14:12

Here is the patient endurance of the Saints, those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.