James 2:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But if you treat some people better than others, you have done wrong, and the Scriptures teach that you have sinned.

Cross References

Leviticus 19:15

Be fair, no matter who is on trial—don't favour either the poor or the rich.

John 16:8

The Spirit will come and show the people of this world the truth about sin and God's justice and the judgment.

John 8:46

Can any of you accuse me of sin? If you cannot, why won't you have faith in me? After all, I am telling you the truth.

John 8:9

The people left one by one, beginning with the oldest. Finally, Jesus and the woman were there alone.

Acts 10:34

Peter then said: Now I am certain that God treats all people alike.

Romans 3:20

God doesn't accept people simply because they obey the Law. No, indeed! All the Law does is to point out our sin.

1 Corinthians 14:24

But suppose all of you are prophesying when those unbelievers and outsiders come in. They will realize that they are sinners, and they will want to change their ways because of what you are saying.

Galatians 2:19

It was the Law itself that killed me and freed me from its power, so that I could live for God. I have been nailed to the cross with Christ.

Deuteronomy 1:17

And it doesn't matter if one is helpless and the other is powerful. Don't be afraid of anyone! No matter who comes to your court, God will help you make a fair decision. If any case is too hard for you, bring the people to me, and I will make the decision.

1 John 3:4

Everyone who sins breaks God's law, because sin is the same as breaking God's law.

Jude 1:15

to judge everyone. He will punish all those ungodly people for all the evil things they have done. The Lord will punish those ungodly sinners for every evil thing they have ever said about him.