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 Parallel

James 2:9 directly states that partiality is sin and transgression, confirming the warning in verse 1.

James 2:3 Parallel

James 2:3 illustrates the partiality prohibited in verse 1 by showing favor to the rich over the poor.

James 3:17 Parallel

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 Parallel

Jude 1:16 condemns those who show favoritism for selfish advantage — echoing James' warning against partiality among believers.

2 Peter 1:1 Allusion

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 Parallel

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.

Luke 14:12 Parallel

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 Parallel

John 5:44 contrasts seeking human glory versus God's glory, directly relating to the partiality condemned in James.