James 2:1
My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
Cross-references
James 2:9 directly states that partiality is sin and transgression, confirming the warning in verse 1.
James 2:3 illustrates the partiality prohibited in verse 1 by showing favor to the rich over the poor.
James 3:17 lists 'without partiality' as characteristic of heavenly wisdom, echoing the command in 2:1.
Deuteronomy 1:17 commands impartial judgment — the OT precedent for James' prohibition of favoritism.
Jude 1:16 condemns those who show favoritism for selfish advantage — echoing James' warning against partiality among believers.
2 Peter 1:1 explicitly mentions faith in our God and Savior Jesus Christ, closely echoing James’ phrase 'faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ'.
1 Timothy 5:21 gives a similar charge to avoid partiality, especially in church discipline — directly reinforcing James' instruction.
1 Corinthians 2:8 calls Jesus the 'Lord of glory', the exact phrase that James uses for Christ, reinforcing His majesty.
Matthew 22:16 describes Jesus as one who does not show partiality, modeling the impartiality James commands believers to have.
Proverbs 28:21 also condemns partiality, warning that even small bribes lead to wrongdoing — reinforcing James' call to avoid favoritism.
Proverbs 24:23 warns against partiality in judgment — the wisdom James applies to Christian fellowship.
Psalm 24:7-10 proclaims the King of glory, a title applied to Christ, linking to James' 'glorious Lord Jesus Christ'.
2 Chronicles 19:7 declares God shows no partiality — the standard believers are to follow.
Deuteronomy 16:19 forbids partiality and perverting justice — consistent with James' call to impartial faith.
Leviticus 19:15 forbids partiality in judgment — the OT law that James applies to faith in Christ.
John 7:24 commands not to judge by appearances, a direct parallel to not showing partiality in faith.
2 Corinthians 5:16 says we regard no one according to the flesh, directly echoing James's prohibition of partiality.
In Luke 14:12, Jesus instructs not to invite only those who can repay, teaching against favoritism — a parallel to James's command.
John 5:44 contrasts seeking human glory versus God's glory, directly relating to the partiality condemned in James.