James 4:12

New American Standard Bible 2020

There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to destroy; but who are you, judging your neighbor?

Cross References

Job 38:2

“Who is this who darkens the divine plan By words without knowledge?

Isaiah 33:22

For the Lord is our judge, The Lord is our lawgiver, The Lord is our king; He will save us—

Matthew 10:28

And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Luke 12:5

But I will warn you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed someone, has the power to throw that person into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him!

Romans 14:13

Therefore let’s not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this: not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother’s or sister’s way.

Romans 14:4

Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.

Romans 2:1

Therefore you have no excuse, you foolish person, everyone of you who passes judgment; for in that matter in which you judge someone else, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.

Romans 9:20

On the contrary, who are you, you foolish person, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, “Why did you make me like this,” will it?

Hebrews 7:25

Therefore He is also able to save forever those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

James 5:9

Do not complain, brothers and sisters, against one another, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door.

1 Samuel 25:10

But Nabal answered David’s servants and said, “Who is David? And who is the son of Jesse? There are many servants today who are each breaking away from his master.