James 2:1

Good News Translation (US Version)

My friends, as believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, you must never treat people in different ways according to their outward appearance.

Cross References

Proverbs 24:23

The wise have also said these things: It is wrong for judges to be prejudiced.

James 2:9

But if you treat people according to their outward appearance, you are guilty of sin, and the Law condemns you as a lawbreaker.

Deuteronomy 16:19

They are not to be unjust or show partiality in their judgments; and they are not to accept bribes, for gifts blind the eyes even of wise and honest men, and cause them to give wrong decisions.

Leviticus 19:15

“Be honest and just when you make decisions in legal cases; do not show favoritism to the poor or fear the rich.

Deuteronomy 1:17

Show no partiality in your decisions; judge everyone on the same basis, no matter who they are. Do not be afraid of anyone, for the decisions you make come from God. If any case is too difficult for you, bring it to me, and I will decide it.’

Proverbs 28:21

Prejudice is wrong. But some judges will do wrong to get even the smallest bribe.

2 Chronicles 19:7

Honor the Lord and act carefully, because the Lord our God does not tolerate fraud or partiality or the taking of bribes.”

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.

James 2:3

If you show more respect to the well-dressed man and say to him, “Have this best seat here,” but say to the poor man, “Stand over there, or sit here on the floor by my feet,”

Jude 1:16

These people are always grumbling and blaming others; they follow their own evil desires; they brag about themselves and flatter others in order to get their own way.

1 Timothy 5:21

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the holy angels I solemnly call upon you to obey these instructions without showing any prejudice or favor to anyone in anything you do.

Matthew 22:16

Then they sent to him some of their disciples and some members of Herod's party. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you tell the truth. You teach the truth about God's will for people, without worrying about what others think, because you pay no attention to anyone's status.

1 Corinthians 2:8

None of the rulers of this world knew this wisdom. If they had known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Revelation 14:12

This calls for endurance on the part of God's people, those who obey God's commandments and are faithful to Jesus.

Titus 2:13

as we wait for the blessed Day we hope for, when the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ will appear.

Acts 20:21

To Jews and Gentiles alike I gave solemn warning that they should turn from their sins to God and believe in our Lord Jesus.

2 Peter 1:1

From Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ— To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have been given a faith as precious as ours:

Titus 1:1

From Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I was chosen and sent to help the faith of God's chosen people and to lead them to the truth taught by our religion,

1 Timothy 1:19

and keep your faith and a clear conscience. Some people have not listened to their conscience and have made a ruin of their faith.

Colossians 1:4

For we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of your love for all God's people.

Hebrews 1:3

He reflects the brightness of God's glory and is the exact likeness of God's own being, sustaining the universe with his powerful word. After achieving forgiveness for the sins of all human beings, he sat down in heaven at the right side of God, the Supreme Power.

Romans 1:11

For I want very much to see you, in order to share a spiritual blessing with you to make you strong.

Acts 24:24

After some days Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he talked about faith in Christ Jesus.

Acts 7:2

Stephen answered, “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! Before our ancestor Abraham had gone to live in Haran, the God of glory appeared to him in Mesopotamia

Acts 10:34

Peter began to speak: “I now realize that it is true that God treats everyone on the same basis.

Hebrews 12:2

Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, on whom our faith depends from beginning to end. He did not give up because of the cross! On the contrary, because of the joy that was waiting for him, he thought nothing of the disgrace of dying on the cross, and he is now seated at the right side of God's throne.

James 1:16

Do not be deceived, my dear friends!

James 1:19

Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.