James 2:4

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Doesn’t this show that you think some people are more important than others? You set yourselves up as judges—judges who make bad decisions.

Cross References

John 7:24

Stop judging by the way things look. Be fair and judge by what is really right.”

Job 34:19

He does not respect leaders more than other people. And he does not respect the rich more than the poor. God made everyone.

James 4:11

Brothers and sisters, don’t say anything against each other. If you criticize your brother or sister in Christ or judge them, you are criticizing and judging the law they follow. And when you are judging the law, you are not a follower of the law. You have become a judge.

Malachi 2:9

“You don’t live the way I told you. You have not accepted my teachings. So I will cause people to hate you and think you are worth nothing.”

Psalm 82:2

He says, “How long will you judge unfairly and show special favors to the wicked?” Selah

Psalm 58:1

You judges are not being fair in your decisions. You are not judging people fairly.

Psalm 109:31

He stands by the helpless and saves them from those who try to put them to death.

Job 21:27

“But I know what you are thinking, and I know you want to hurt me.

Luke 18:6

The Lord said, “Listen, there is meaning in what the bad judge said.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good for others. This wisdom is always fair and honest.