Deuteronomy 1:16

New International Reader's Version

Here is what I commanded your judges at that time. I said, “Listen to your people’s cases when they argue with one another. Judge them fairly. It doesn’t matter whether the case is between two Israelites or between an Israelite and an outsider living among you.

Cross References

Genesis 18:25

You would never kill godly people along with those who are evil, would you? Would you treat them all alike? You would never do anything like that! Won’t the Judge of the whole earth do what is right?”

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘A king must rule over people in a way that is right. He must have respect for God when he rules.

Psalm 58:1

Are you rulers really fair when you speak? Do you judge people honestly?

Exodus 22:21

“Do not treat outsiders badly. Do not give them a hard time. Remember, you were outsiders in Egypt.

Proverbs 31:9

Speak up and judge fairly. Speak up for the rights of those who are poor and needy.

Leviticus 19:15

“ ‘Do not make something wrong appear to be right. Treat poor people and rich people in the same way. Do not favor one person over another. Instead, judge everyone fairly.

Leviticus 24:22

The same law applies whether they are an outsider or an Israelite. I am the Lord your God.’ ”

Numbers 27:19

Have him stand in front of Eleazar the priest and the whole community. Put him in charge while everyone is watching.

John 7:24

Stop judging only by what you see. Judge in the right way.”

Deuteronomy 1:15

So I chose the leading men of your tribes who were wise and respected. I appointed them to have authority over you. I made them commanders of thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. I appointed them to be officials over the tribes.

Deuteronomy 24:14

Don’t take advantage of any hired worker who is poor and needy. That applies to your own people. It also applies to outsiders living in one of your towns.

Deuteronomy 25:1

Suppose two people don’t agree about something. Then they must take their case to court. The judges will decide the case. They will let the one who isn’t guilty go free. And they will punish the one who is guilty.

Deuteronomy 27:11

Here are the commands Moses gave the people that same day.

Deuteronomy 31:14

The Lord said to Moses, “The day when you will die is near. Have Joshua go to the tent of meeting. Join him there. That is where I will appoint him as the new leader.” So Joshua and Moses went to the tent of meeting.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

1 Timothy 5:21

I command you to follow these instructions. I command you in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels. Treat everyone the same. Don’t favor one person over another.

1 Timothy 6:17

Command people who are rich in this world not to be proud. Tell them not to put their hope in riches. Wealth is so uncertain. Command those who are rich to put their hope in God. He richly provides us with everything to enjoy.