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James 2:1

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My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.

A Warning against Favoritism

Cross References

Deuteronomy 1:17

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Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man; for the judgment is God’s: and the cause that is too hard for you, bring it unto me, and I will hear it.

Moses Appoints Leaders

Acts 7:2

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And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,

Stephen’s Address: The Call of Abraham

Acts 10:34

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Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Good News for the Gentiles

1 Corinthians 2:8

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Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Spiritual Wisdom

Hebrews 12:2

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Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

A Call to Endurance

James 1:16

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Do not err, my beloved brethren.

Good and Perfect Gifts

James 1:19

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Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Hearing and Doing

James 2:9

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But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.