James 2:9

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

If, however, you show favouritism,  you commit sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.

Cross References

Leviticus 19:15

‘Do not act unjustly  when deciding a case. Do not be partial  to the poor or give preference to the rich;  judge your neighbour fairly.

John 8:9

When they heard this, they left one by one, starting with the older men. Only he was left, with the woman in the centre.

1 John 3:4

Everyone who commits sin practises lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.

Romans 3:20

For no one will be justified  in his sight by the works of the law,  because the knowledge of sin comes through the law.

John 16:8

When he comes, he will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgement:

John 8:46

Who among you can convict me of sin?   If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me?

Jude 1:15

to execute judgement on all and to convict all the ungodly  concerning all the ungodly acts that they have done in an ungodly way, and concerning all the harsh things ungodly sinners have said against him.’

Galatians 2:19

For through the law I died to the law,  so that I might live for God.

1 Corinthians 14:24

But if all are prophesying and some unbeliever or outsider comes in, he is convicted by all and is called to account by all.

Deuteronomy 1:17

Do not show partiality when deciding a case;  listen to small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgement belongs to God.  Bring me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.

Acts 10:34

Peter began to speak: ‘Now I truly understand that God doesn’t show favouritism,