Deuteronomy 1:17

New International Reader's Version

When you judge them, treat everyone the same. Listen to those who are important and those who are not. Don’t be afraid of anyone. God is the highest judge. Bring me any case that is too hard for you. I’ll listen to it.”

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 14:14

All of us must die. We are like water spilled on the ground. It can’t be put back into the jar. But that is not what God desires. Instead, he finds a way to bring back anyone who was driven away from him.

2 Chronicles 19:5

Jehoshaphat appointed judges in the land. He put them in all the cities of Judah that had high walls around them.

2 Chronicles 19:6

He told the judges, “Think carefully about what you do. After all, you aren’t judging for human beings. You are judging for the Lord. He’s with you every time you make a decision.

Job 31:34

I was never afraid of the crowd. I never worried that my relatives might hate me. I didn’t have to keep quiet or stay inside.

Psalm 82:2

He says, “How long will you stand up for those who aren’t fair to others? How long will you show mercy to sinful people?

Exodus 18:18

You will just get worn out. And so will these people who come to you. There’s too much work for you. You can’t possibly handle it by yourself.

Exodus 18:22

Let them serve the people as judges. But have them bring every hard case to you. They can decide the easy ones themselves. That will make your load lighter. They will share it with you.

Exodus 18:26

They judged the people at all times. They brought the hard cases to Moses. But they decided the easy ones themselves.

Proverbs 18:5

It isn’t good to favor those who do wrong. That would keep justice from those who aren’t guilty.

Proverbs 24:23

Here are more sayings of wise people. Taking sides in court is not good.

Proverbs 28:21

Favoring one person over another is not good. But a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Proverbs 29:25

If you are afraid of people, it will trap you. But if you trust in the Lord, he will keep you safe.

Jeremiah 1:17

“So get ready! Stand up! Tell them everything I command you to. Do not let them terrify you. If you do, I will terrify you in front of them.

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.

Malachi 2:9

“So I have caused all the people to hate you. They have lost respect for you. You have not done what I told you to do. Instead, you have favored one person over another in matters of the law.”

Matthew 22:16

They sent their followers to him. They sent the Herodians with them. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are a man of honor. You teach the way of God truthfully. You don’t let others tell you what to do or say. You don’t care how important they are.

Mark 12:14

They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know that you are a man of honor. You don’t let other people tell you what to do or say. You don’t care how important they are. But you teach the way of God truthfully. Is it right to pay the royal tax to Caesar or not?

Luke 20:21

So the spies questioned Jesus. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you speak and teach what is right. We know you don’t favor one person over another. You teach the way of God truthfully.

Romans 2:11

God treats everyone the same.

Ephesians 6:9

Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. When you warn them, don’t be too hard on them. You know that the God who is their Master and yours is in heaven. And he treats everyone the same.

Deuteronomy 10:17

The Lord your God is the greatest God of all. He is the greatest Lord of all. He is the great God. He is mighty and wonderful. He treats everyone the same. He doesn’t accept any money from those who want special favors.

Deuteronomy 16:19

Do what is right. Treat everyone the same. Don’t take money from people who want special favors. It makes those who are wise close their eyes to the truth. It twists the words of those who have done nothing wrong.

Deuteronomy 24:17

Do what is right and fair for outsiders and for children whose fathers have died. Suppose a widow borrows something from you. And she offers to give you her coat until she pays you back. Don’t take it.

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.

Colossians 3:25

Anyone who does wrong will be paid back for what they do. God treats everyone the same.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

In fact, it is just the opposite. God has approved us to preach. He has trusted us with the good news. We aren’t trying to please people. We want to please God. He tests our hearts.

James 2:9

But you sin if you don’t treat everyone the same. The law judges you because you have broken it.

1 Peter 1:17

You call on a Father who judges each person’s work without favoring one over another. So live as outsiders during your time here. Live with the highest respect for God.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider how handsome or tall he is. I have not chosen him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outside of a person. But the Lord looks at what is in the heart.”

1 Samuel 2:25

If a person sins against someone else, God can help that sinner. But if anyone sins against the Lord, who can help them?” In spite of what their father Eli said, his sons didn’t pay any attention to his warning. That’s because the Lord had already decided to put them to death.