James 2:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

This is the same as saying that some people are better than others, and you would be acting like a crooked judge.

Cross References

John 7:24

Don't judge by appearances. Judge by what is right.

Job 34:19

And God created us all; he has no favorites, whether rich or poor.

James 4:11

My friends, don't say cruel things about others! If you do, or if you condemn others, you are condemning God's Law. And if you condemn the Law, you put yourself above the Law and refuse to obey either it

Malachi 2:9

So I caused everyone to hate and despise you, because you disobeyed me and failed to treat all people alike.

Psalm 82:2

“How long will you keep judging unfairly and favoring evil people?

Psalm 58:1

Do you mighty people talk only to oppose justice? Don't you ever judge fairly?

Psalm 109:31

You help everyone in need, and you save them from death.

Job 21:27

My friends, I know that you are plotting against me.

Luke 18:6

The Lord said: Think about what that crooked judge said.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.