James 2:1

New Century Version

My dear brothers and sisters, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, never think some people are more important than others.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 19:7

Now let each of you fear the Lord. Watch what you do, because the Lord our God wants people to be fair. He wants all people to be treated the same, and he doesn’t want decisions influenced by money.”

Proverbs 24:23

These are also sayings of the wise: It is not good to take sides when you are the judge.

Proverbs 28:21

It is not good for a judge to take sides, but some will sin for only a piece of bread.

Leviticus 19:15

“ ‘Be fair in your judging. You must not show special favor to poor people or great people, but be fair when you judge your neighbor.

Matthew 22:16

They sent some of their own followers and some people from the group called Herodians. They said, “Teacher, we know that you are an honest man and that you teach the truth about God’s way. You are not afraid of what other people think about you, because you pay no attention to who they are.

Acts 10:34

Peter began to speak: “I really understand now that to God every person is the same.

Acts 20:21

I warned both Jews and Greeks to change their lives and turn to God and believe in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 24:24

After some days Felix came with his wife, Drusilla, who was Jewish, and asked for Paul to be brought to him. He listened to Paul talk about believing in Christ Jesus.

Acts 7:2

Stephen answered, “Brothers and fathers, listen to me. Our glorious God appeared to Abraham, our ancestor, in Mesopotamia before he lived in Haran.

Romans 1:11

I want very much to see you, to give you some spiritual gift to make you strong.

1 Corinthians 2:8

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

Deuteronomy 1:17

When you judge, be fair to everyone; don’t act as if one person is more important than another, and don’t be afraid of anyone, because your decision comes from God. Bring the hard cases to me, and I will judge them.”

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do not judge unfairly or take sides. Do not let people pay you to make wrong decisions, because that kind of payment makes wise people seem blind, and it changes the words of good people.

Colossians 1:4

because we have heard about the faith you have in Christ Jesus and the love you have for all of God’s people.

1 Timothy 1:19

Continue to have faith and do what you know is right. Some people have rejected this, and their faith has been shipwrecked.

1 Timothy 5:21

Before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels, I command you to do these things without showing favor of any kind to anyone.

Titus 1:1

From Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I was sent to help the faith of God’s chosen people and to help them know the truth that shows people how to serve God.

Titus 2:13

We should live like that while we wait for our great hope and the coming of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 1:3

The Son reflects the glory of God and shows exactly what God is like. He holds everything together with his powerful word. When the Son made people clean from their sins, he sat down at the right side of God, the Great One in heaven.

Hebrews 12:2

Let us look only to Jesus, the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect. He suffered death on the cross. But he accepted the shame as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him. And now he is sitting at the right side of God’s throne.

James 1:16

My dear brothers and sisters, do not be fooled about this.

James 1:19

My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily,

James 2:3

You show special attention to the one wearing nice clothes and say, “Please, sit here in this good seat.” But you say to the poor person, “Stand over there,” or, “Sit on the floor by my feet.”

James 2:9

But if you treat one person as being more important than another, you are sinning. You are guilty of breaking God’s law.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest.

2 Peter 1:1

From Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ. To you who have received a faith as valuable as ours, because our God and Savior Jesus Christ does what is right.

Jude 1:16

These people complain and blame others, doing the evil things they want to do. They brag about themselves, and they flatter others to get what they want.

Revelation 14:12

This means God’s holy people must be patient. They must obey God’s commands and keep their faith in Jesus.