2 Chronicles 19:7

Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

Cross-reference

In 19:9, the same charge is repeated with emphasis on faithfulness and whole heart, building on the call to fear God and avoid partiality.

Romans 9:14 Parallel

Romans 9:14 firmly denies any unrighteousness with God, directly echoing the 'no injustice' from this verse.

Isaiah 33:15 describes the righteous who reject bribes, directly paralleling the standard of no bribery set here.

Isaiah 1:23-26 condemns judges who love bribes, contrasting with God's impartiality — a warning of judgment and promised restoration.

In Genesis 18:25, Abraham appeals to God as the righteous Judge who does not treat righteous and wicked alike — echoing God's impartial justice.

Acts 10:34 Parallel

Acts 10:34 explicitly states that God shows no partiality, directly affirming the principle Jehoshaphat declares about God's character.

Job 34:19 Parallel

In Job 34:19, Elihu states God shows no partiality to princes or rich — a clear parallel to the impartiality theme.

Romans 2:11 Parallel

Romans 2:11 flatly declares 'God shows no partiality,' reinforcing the same truth about God's justice from this charge.

In Nehemiah 5:15, the governor refuses bribes out of fear of God — directly living out the impartiality commanded here.

Galatians 2:6 uses the same phrase 'God shows no partiality' to underscore that human status doesn't affect divine judgment.

Deuteronomy 32:4 declares God's ways are perfect justice, without injustice — a direct statement of the same truth.

Deuteronomy 16:19 explicitly forbids partiality and bribery — the very principles Jehoshaphat urges upon the judges.

Deuteronomy 10:17 is the source statement: God shows no partiality and takes no bribe — a direct citation of the principle.

Ephesians 6:9 reminds masters that God shows no partiality, applying this principle to Christian household relationships.

Colossians 3:25 warns that God's judgment has no partiality — tying impartiality to recompense for wrongdoing.

Exodus 23:8 Parallel

Exodus 23:8 gives the law against bribery — the same prohibition that Jehoshaphat enforces for judges in this charge.

Exodus 18:21 instructs selecting judges who fear God, hate dishonest gain—identical principles of impartiality and reverence Jehoshaphat repeats here.

1 Peter 1:17 calls believers to fear God who judges impartially — directly echoing the 'fear of the LORD' and impartiality here.

Psalm 82:2 Parallel

Psalm 82:2 rebukes judges for showing partiality, directly mirroring the warning against partiality in the charge to Jehoshaphat's judges.

Acts 24:26 Contrast

In Acts 24:26, Felix hopes for a bribe from Paul, directly contradicting the prohibition against taking bribes in 2 Chronicles 19:7.

James 2:1 Parallel

In James 2:1, believers are warned against partiality, directly reflecting the same principle of impartial judgment in 2 Chronicles 19:7.

Luke 20:21 Parallel

In Luke 20:21, Jesus is praised for showing no partiality, directly mirroring the divine attribute of impartiality in 2 Chronicles 19:7.

Isaiah 5:23 Parallel

Isaiah 5:23 condemns judges who acquit the guilty for bribes, directly reinforcing the warning against bribery in the charge.

Proverbs 24:23 states that showing partiality in judgment is not good, directly echoing the charge's prohibition of partiality.

Job 34:10 Parallel

Job 34:10 affirms that God does no wrong, matching the claim in the charge that there is no injustice with the Lord.

Job 8:3 Parallel

Job 8:3 asks rhetorically if God perverts justice, affirming God's perfect righteousness, directly paralleling the statement that there is no injustice with God.

2 Samuel 23:3 states that rulers must be just, ruling in the fear of God, a direct parallel to the charge here.

Leviticus 19:15 explicitly forbids partiality in judgment, directly reinforcing the command here against favoritism.

Psalm 82:1 Parallel

Psalm 82:1 depicts God as the ultimate judge presiding over earthly judges, reinforcing the principle of divine justice underlying the charge.

Micah 7:3 Contrast

Micah 7:3 depicts judges and princes seeking rewards (bribes), mirroring the corruption warned against here.

Mark 12:14 Parallel

Mark 12:14 describes Jesus as not showing partiality, reflecting the same impartiality demanded of judges in the charge.

2 Samuel 3:39 affirms God's justice in repaying evil, supporting the assertion here that God shows no partiality.

Leviticus 25:17 links fearing God with not oppressing others, echoing the same connection made here.

Exodus 23:6 Parallel

Exodus 23:6 commands not to pervert justice for the poor, a specific application of the impartiality commanded here.

In Genesis 42:18, Joseph says he fears God—same phrase linking reverence for God to just behavior, as Jehoshaphat commands here.

Romans 3:5 Parallel

Romans 3:5 asks if God is unjust — the rhetorical question assumes His righteousness, paralleling the theme of divine impartiality.

Ephesians 5:21 Related theme

In Ephesians 5:21, mutual submission out of reverence for Christ echoes the 'fear of the LORD' here, applied to all believers.