A Warning against Favoritism
James 2:1
In 9 translations
- BSB
- My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.
- KJV
- My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
- WEB
- My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with partiality.
- ASV
- My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
- LSV
- My brothers, do not hold the faith of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ in favor by appearance,
- YLT
- My brethren, hold not, in respect of persons, the faith of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ,
- DBY
- My brethren, do not have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [Lord] of glory, with respect of persons:
- DRC
- My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with respect of persons.
- GNV
- My brethren, haue not the faith of our glorious Lord Iesus Christ in respect of persons.
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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
- Spelling of προσωπολημψίαις: Textus Receptus: προσωποληψίαις.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- Ἀδελφοί μου, μὴ ἐν προσωπολημψίαις ἔχετε τὴν πίστιν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τῆς δόξης;
- RP2018
- Ἀδελφοί μου, μὴ ἐν προσωποληψίαις ἔχετε τὴν πίστιν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ χριστοῦ τῆς δόξης.
- TR-Boyd
- Ἀδελφοί μου, μὴ ἐν προσωποληψίαις ἔχετε τὴν πίστιν τοῦ Κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ τῆς δόξης.
- SCR1894
- αδελφοι μου μη εν προσωποληψιαις εχετε την πιστιν του κυριου ημων ιησου χριστου της δοξης
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Respect of PersonsRomans, Epistle to theContemptPerson, PersonalityChrist, the KingWorldlinessChrist Is GodCommandmentsPerson of ChristFaith
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Cross-references most cited first
- Proverbs 24:23These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.
- James 2:9But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
- Leviticus 19:15You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.
- Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
- Deuteronomy 1:17Show no partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be intimidated by anyone, for judgment belongs to God. And bring to me any case too difficult for you, and I will hear it.”
- Proverbs 28:21To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
- 2 Chronicles 19:7And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
- Matthew 22:16They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay…
- James 2:3If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- 1 Timothy 5:21I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.
- Jude 1:16These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
- 1 Corinthians 2:8None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
- Revelation 14:12Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
- Titus 2:13as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
- 1 Timothy 1:19holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
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