James 2:9

New Living Translation

But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the law.

Cross References

Leviticus 19:15

“Do not twist justice in legal matters by favoring the poor or being partial to the rich and powerful. Always judge people fairly.

John 16:8

And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God’s righteousness, and of the coming judgment.

John 8:46

Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me?

John 8:9

When the accusers heard this, they slipped away one by one, beginning with the oldest, until only Jesus was left in the middle of the crowd with the woman.

Acts 10:34

Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism.

Romans 3:20

For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.

1 Corinthians 14:24

But if all of you are prophesying, and unbelievers or people who don’t understand these things come into your meeting, they will be convicted of sin and judged by what you say.

Galatians 2:19

For when I tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law—I stopped trying to meet all its requirements—so that I might live for God.

Deuteronomy 1:17

and impartial in your judgments. Hear the cases of those who are poor as well as those who are rich. Don’t be afraid of anyone’s anger, for the decision you make is God’s decision. Bring me any cases that are too difficult for you, and I will handle them.’

1 John 3:4

Everyone who sins is breaking God’s law, for all sin is contrary to the law of God.

Jude 1:15

to execute judgment on the people of the world. He will convict every person of all the ungodly things they have done and for all the insults that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”