James 2:1

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My friends, as trusting believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, you must not show favoritism.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:7

So then, be sure to have reverence for God, obeying him and doing what he wants, for God does not permit any kind of injustice, favoritism, or bribery.”

Proverbs 24:23

These are more sayings of the wise: Showing favoritism when passing judgment is wrong.

Proverbs 28:21

Showing favoritism isn't good, but some people will do wrong just for a piece of bread.

Leviticus 19:15

Don't be a corrupt judge. Don't show favoritism to the poor or to the rich. Judge others fairly.

Matthew 22:16

They sent their disciples to him, together with some of Herod's supporters. “Teacher, we know you are a honest man, and that you teach God's way is the truth,” they began. “You don't allow yourself to be influenced by anyone, and you don't care about rank or status.

Acts 10:34

Peter replied, “I'm totally convinced that God has no favorites.

Acts 20:21

I witnessed both to Jews and Greeks that it was essential to repent and turn to God, and to trust in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 24:24

Some days later Felix returned with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him speak about trusting in Christ Jesus.

Acts 7:2

“Brothers and fathers, listen to me!” Stephen replied. “God in his glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was living in Mesopotamia, before he moved to Haran.

Romans 1:11

I really want to visit you and share with you a spiritual blessing to strengthen you.

1 Corinthians 2:8

None of the rulers of this world understood anything about this—for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Deuteronomy 1:17

Don't show any favoritism when you judge—treat the powerful and the common people just the same. Don't let anyone intimidate you, because judgment is done on God's behalf. Bring me any case that is too hard for you, and I will hear it.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

Don't pervert justice or show favoritism. Don't take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the wise and twists the words of the truthful.

Colossians 1:4

We've heard about your trust in Christ Jesus and your love for all the believers

1 Timothy 1:19

Keep on trusting God and make sure you have a clear conscience. Some have refused to do this and have shipwrecked their trust in God.

1 Timothy 5:21

Before God and Christ Jesus, and the holy angels, I instruct you to follow these instructions without bias. Don't do anything from an attitude of favoritism.

Titus 1:1

This letter comes from Paul, servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I'm sent to build up the trust of God's chosen people and to share the knowledge of the truth that leads to lives lived for God.

Titus 2:13

as we look for the wonderful hope of the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 1:3

The Son is the radiant glory of God, and the visible expression of his true character. He sustains everything by his powerful command. When he had provided cleansing for sin he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.

Hebrews 12:2

We should keep on looking to Jesus, the one who begins and completes our trust in God. Because of the joy ahead of him Jesus endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and sat down at the right hand of God's throne.

James 1:16

My dear friends, don't be deceived.

James 1:19

Remember this, my dear friends: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak, and slow to get angry,

James 2:3

If you pay special attention to the well-dressed man, and say, “Please sit here in a seat of honor,” while you say to the poor man, “Stand over there, or sit on the floor by my feet,”

James 2:9

But if you show favoritism, you're sinning. The law convicts you as guilty of breaking it.

James 3:17

However, wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, and it also brings peace. It is kind and open to reason. It is full of mercy and produces good things. It is genuine and not hypocritical.

2 Peter 1:1

This letter comes from Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who share with us the same priceless trust in our God and Savior Jesus Christ, the one who is truly good and right.

Jude 1:16

Such people are grumblers, always complaining. They follow their own evil desires, speaking boastfully about themselves, and flattering others to get what they want.

Revelation 14:12

This means the believers must patiently endure, keeping God's commandments and trusting in Jesus.