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James 2:1-6 Faith and Deeds

1 Favoritism Forbidden
My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism.

2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in.

3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,”

4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

5 Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?

6 But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?

Cross References for James 2:1-6

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John 5:44 - How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet make no effort to obtain the pra... Click to read the verse John 5:44 Click to read the verse John 5:44

Acts 7:2 - To this he replied: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our fathe... Click to read the verse Acts 7:2 Click to read the verse Acts 7:2

Ephesians 1:17 - I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spir... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:17

1 Timothy 5:21 - I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instruct... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:21 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:21

Psalms 24:7-10 - Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may co... Click to read the verse Psalms 24:7-10 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:7-10

Jude 1:16 - These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about ... Click to read the verse Jude 1:16 Click to read the verse Jude 1:16

Deuteronomy 16:19 - Do not pervert justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes o... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:19 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 16:19

Leviticus 19:15 - “‘Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but ju... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:15 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:15

Deuteronomy 1:17 - Do not show partiality in judging; hear both small and great alike. Do not be afraid of any man... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 1:17

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

2 Chronicles 19:7 - Now let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Judge carefully, for with the Lord our God there is n... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:7

Titus 2:13 - while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Ch... Click to read the verse Titus 2:13 Click to read the verse Titus 2:13

Haggai 2:9 - ‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the ... Click to read the verse Haggai 2:9 Click to read the verse Haggai 2:9

Acts 20:21 - I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith... Click to read the verse Acts 20:21 Click to read the verse Acts 20:21

Proverbs 24:23 - Further Sayings of the Wise These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging i... Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:23

John 7:24 - Stop judging by mere appearances, and make a right judgment.” Click to read the verse John 7:24 Click to read the verse John 7:24

James 2:9 - But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. Click to read the verse James 2:9 Click to read the verse James 2:9

Matthew 22:16 - They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know you a... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:16

2 Chronicles 26:18 - They confronted him and said, “It is not right for you, Uzziah, to burn incense to the Lord. Th... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 26:18 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 26:18

2 Peter 1:1 - Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of o... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1

Titus 1:1 - Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the know... Click to read the verse Titus 1:1 Click to read the verse Titus 1:1

Proverbs 28:21 - To show partiality is not good— yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 28:21

Acts 24:24 - Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and li... Click to read the verse Acts 24:24 Click to read the verse Acts 24:24

Psalms 24:7 - Lift up your heads, O you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may co... Click to read the verse Psalms 24:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:7

1 Corinthians 2:8 - None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified th... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:8

Revelation 14:12 - This calls for patient endurance on the part of the saints who obey God’s commandments and rema... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:12 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:12

James 2:3 - If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for ... Click to read the verse James 2:3 Click to read the verse James 2:3

John 21:7 - Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter hear... Click to read the verse John 21:7 Click to read the verse John 21:7

John 4:1 - Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing mor... Click to read the verse John 4:1 Click to read the verse John 4:1

1 Timothy 1:19 - holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked the... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:19 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:19

Colossians 1:4 - because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints— Click to read the verse Colossians 1:4 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:4

Romans 1:11 - I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong— Click to read the verse Romans 1:11 Click to read the verse Romans 1:11