James 4:12

New Century Version

God is the only Lawmaker and Judge. He is the only One who can save and destroy. So it is not right for you to judge your neighbor.

Cross References

Job 38:2

“Who is this that makes my purpose unclear by saying things that are not true?

Isaiah 33:22

This is because the Lord is our judge. The Lord makes our laws. The Lord is our king. He will save us.

Matthew 10:28

Don’t be afraid of people, who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul. The only one you should fear is the one who can destroy the soul and the body in hell.

Luke 12:5

I will show you the one to fear. Fear the one who has the power to kill you and also to throw you into hell. Yes, this is the one you should fear.

Romans 14:13

For that reason we should stop judging each other. We must make up our minds not to do anything that will make another Christian sin.

Romans 14:4

You cannot judge another person’s servant. The master decides if the servant is doing well or not. And the Lord’s servant will do well because the Lord helps him do well.

Romans 2:1

If you think you can judge others, you are wrong. When you judge them, you are really judging yourself guilty, because you do the same things they do.

Romans 9:20

You are only human, and human beings have no right to question God. An object should not ask the person who made it, “Why did you make me like this?”

Hebrews 7:25

So he is able always to save those who come to God through him because he always lives, asking God to help them.

James 5:9

Brothers and sisters, do not complain against each other or you will be judged guilty. And the Judge is ready to come!

1 Samuel 25:10

He answered them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many slaves are running away from their masters today!