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18 Bible Verses About Fairness

The 18 most-voted scriptures about Fairness, from 13 books (Proverbs, James, Leviticus and 10 more), ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

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Leviticus 19:15

BSB

You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.

Overview

Justice without partiality, in the Law, is the first of six groups of verses that readers of OpenBible linked to fairness. Ten are from the Old Testament, five of them from Proverbs, seven from the letters and one from the Gospel of Matthew.

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Leviticus 19:15 says, “You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.” Deuteronomy 16:19–20 says, “Do not deny justice or show partiality.” Proverbs 16:11 says that honest scales are from the LORD, and 11:1 that dishonest scales are an abomination to Him.

In Proverbs 31:9 King Lemuel's mother tells him to judge righteously and defend the poor and needy, 29:14 says that a king who judges the poor with fairness will have his throne established forever, and 21:15 that justice executed is a joy to the righteous. Psalm 106:3 says, “Blessed are those who uphold justice,” Micah 6:8 asks what the LORD requires but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God, and in Isaiah 1:17 the LORD tells Judah, “Learn to do right; seek justice.”

James 2:1 says, “do not show favoritism,” and 2:1–5 describes a rich man and a poor man at a meeting. Romans 2:11 says, “For God does not show favoritism.”

Ephesians 6:9 and Colossians 4:1 are addressed to masters: the first tells them to give up threats, and the second to supply their slaves with what is right and fair.

In Galatians 3:28 Paul writes that there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, “for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Matthew 20:16 ends a parable: “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” 1 Peter 3:8 asks its readers to be like-minded.

All 18 verses in vote order
  1. Leviticus 19:15
  2. Proverbs 31:9
  3. Psalm 106:3
  4. Proverbs 16:11
  5. Proverbs 21:15
  6. Micah 6:8
  7. Ephesians 6:9
  8. James 2:1–5
  9. Deuteronomy 16:19–20
  10. Proverbs 11:1
  11. Proverbs 29:14
  12. Isaiah 1:17
  13. Matthew 20:16
  14. Romans 2:11
  15. Galatians 3:28
  16. Colossians 4:1
  17. James 2:1
  18. 1 Peter 3:8

Justice without partiality, in the Law

Leviticus 19:15

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KJV

WEB

BSB

You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly.

KJV

Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.

WEB

“‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but you shall judge your neighbor in righteousness.

In Leviticus, among the laws that the LORD gives Moses to speak to the whole congregation of Israel.

Context (BSB)

Leviticus 19:14

You must not curse the deaf or place a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God. I am the LORD.

Leviticus 19:16

You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
לֹא\־

H3808

lo'-

H:Neg

not

תַעֲשׂ֥וּ

H6213A

ta.'a.Su

H:V

to make: do

עָ֙וֶל֙

H5766A

'a.vel

H:N-M

injustice

בַּ/מִּשְׁפָּ֔ט

H4941G

ba./mish.Pat

H:N-M

justice: judgement

לֹא\־

H3808

lo'-

H:Neg

not

תִשָּׂ֣א

H5375Q

ti.Sa'

H:V

to lift: kindness

פְנֵי\־

H6440N

fe.nei-

H:N-M

face: kindness

דָ֔ל

H1800

Dal

H:A

poor

וְ/לֹ֥א

H3808

ve./Lo'

H:Neg

not

תֶהְדַּ֖ר

H1921

teh.Dar

H:V

to honor

פְּנֵ֣י

H6440H

pe.Nei

H:N-M

face

גָד֑וֹל

H1419A

ga.Dol

H:A

great: large

בְּ/צֶ֖דֶק

H6664G

be./Tze.dek

H:N-M

righteousness

תִּשְׁפֹּ֥ט

H8199

tish.Pot

H:V

to judge

עֲמִיתֶֽ/ךָ\׃

H5997

'a.mi.Te./kha

H:N-M

neighbor

Related passages

Deuteronomy 16:19–20

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KJV

WEB

BSB

19Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous. 20Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

KJV

19Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. 20That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

WEB

19You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality. You shall not take a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and perverts the words of the righteous. 20You shall follow that which is altogether just, that you may live and inherit the land which the LORD your God gives you.

In Deuteronomy, part of the laws that Moses gives Israel before it enters the land, as the book presents it, after the command to appoint judges in every town; this entry joins verses 19 and 20.

Context (BSB)

Deuteronomy 16:18

You are to appoint judges and officials for your tribes in every town that the LORD your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.

Deuteronomy 16:21

Do not set up any wooden Asherah pole next to the altar you will build for the LORD your God,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Deuteronomy 16:19
לֹא\־

H3808

lo'-

H:Neg

not

תַטֶּ֣ה

H5186

ta.Teh

H:V

to stretch

מִשְׁפָּ֔ט

H4941H

mish.Pat

H:N-M

justice

לֹ֥א

H3808

lo'

H:Neg

not

תַכִּ֖יר

H5234A

ta.Kir

H:V

to recognize

פָּנִ֑ים

H6440N

pa.Nim

H:N-M

face: kindness

וְ/לֹא\־

H3808

ve./lo'-

H:Neg

not

תִקַּ֣ח

H3947H

ti.Kach

H:V

to take: recieve

שֹׁ֔חַד

H7810

Sho.chad

H:N-M

bribe

כִּ֣י

H3588A

ki

H:Conj

for

הַ/שֹּׁ֗חַד

H7810

ha./Sho.chad

H:N-M

bribe

יְעַוֵּר֙

H5786

ye.'a.Ver

H:V

to blind

עֵינֵ֣י

H5869A

'ei.Nei

H:N-F

eye

חֲכָמִ֔ים

H2450

cha.kha.Mim

H:A

wise

וִֽ/יסַלֵּ֖ף

H5557

vi./sa.Lef

H:V

to pervert

דִּבְרֵ֥י

H1697L

div.Rei

H:N-M

word: case

צַדִּיקִֽם\׃

H6662

tza.di.Kim

H:A

righteous

Deuteronomy 16:20
צֶ֥דֶק

H6664G

Tze.dek

H:N-M

righteousness

צֶ֖דֶק

H6664G

Tze.dek

H:N-M

righteousness

תִּרְדֹּ֑ף

H7291

tir.Dof

H:V

to pursue

לְמַ֤עַן

H4616

le.Ma.'an

H:Prep / H:Conj

because

תִּֽחְיֶה֙

H2421

tich.Yeh

H:V

to live

וְ/יָרַשְׁתָּ֣

H3423H

ve./ya.rash.Ta

H:V

to possess: take

אֶת\־

H0853

'et-

H:Part

[Obj.]

הָ/אָ֔רֶץ

H0776G

ha./'A.retz

H:N-F

land: country/planet

אֲשֶׁר\־

H0834A

'a.Sher-

H:RelP

which

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068G

Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

אֱלֹהֶ֖י/ךָ

H0430G

'e.lo.Hei./kha

H:N-M

God

נֹתֵ֥ן

H5414G

no.Ten

H:V

to give: give

לָֽ/ךְ\׃\ \ס

H9031

La/kh

Os2m

you

Related passages

Honest scales and weights, in Proverbs

Proverbs 16:11

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KJV

WEB

BSB

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

KJV

A just weight and balance are the LORD’s: all the weights of the bag are his work.

WEB

Honest balances and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 16:10

A divine verdict is on the lips of a king; his mouth must not betray justice.

Proverbs 16:12

Wicked behavior is detestable for kings, for a throne is established through righteousness.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
פֶּ֤לֶס\׀

H6425

Pe.les

H:N-M

balance

וּ/מֹאזְנֵ֣י

H3976

u./moz.Nei

H:N-M

balance

מִ֭שְׁפָּט

H4941H

Mish.pot

H:N-M

justice

לַֽ/יהוָ֑ה

H3068G

la./Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

מַ֝עֲשֵׂ֗/הוּ

H4639K

ma.'a.Se./hu

H:N-M

deed

כָּל\־

H3605

kol-

H:N-M

all

אַבְנֵי\־

H0068H

'av.nei-

H:N-F

stone: weight

כִֽיס\׃

H3599

Khis

H:N-M

purse

Related passages

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Proverbs 11:1

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KJV

WEB

BSB

Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight.

KJV

A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.

WEB

A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but accurate weights are his delight.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 10:32

The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

Proverbs 11:2

When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
מֹאזְנֵ֣י

H3976

moz.Nei

H:N-M

balance

מִ֭רְמָה

H4820

Mir.mah

H:N-F

deceit

תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת

H8441

to.'a.Vat

H:N-F

abomination

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068G

Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

וְ/אֶ֖בֶן

H0068H

ve./'E.ven

H:N-F

stone: weight

שְׁלֵמָ֣ה

H8003

she.le.Mah

H:A

complete

רְצוֹנֽ/וֹ\׃

H7522

re.tzo.N/o

H:N-M

acceptance

Related passages

Judging the poor and seeking justice, in Proverbs, a psalm and the prophets

Proverbs 31:9

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy.

KJV

Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

WEB

Open your mouth, judge righteously, and serve justice to the poor and needy.”

From Proverbs, in the words that the book attributes to King Lemuel, which his mother taught him.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 31:8

Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed.

Proverbs 31:10

A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
פְּתַח\־

H6605A

pe.tach-

H:V

to open

פִּ֥י/ךָ

H6310G

Pi./kha

H:N-M

lip

שְׁפָט\־

H8199

she.fot-

H:V

to judge

צֶ֑דֶק

H6664G

Tze.dek

H:N-M

righteousness

וְ֝/דִ֗ין

H1777

ve./Din

H:V

to judge

עָנִ֥י

H6041

'a.Ni

H:A

afflicted

וְ/אֶבְיֽוֹן\׃\ \פ

H0034

ve./'ev.Yon

H:A-M

needy

Related passages

Psalm 106:3

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.

KJV

Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.

WEB

Blessed are those who keep justice. Blessed is one who does what is right at all times.

From a psalm with no heading, which opens with Hallelujah.

Context (BSB)

Psalm 106:2

Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise?

Psalm 106:4

Remember me, O LORD, in Your favor to Your people; visit me with Your salvation,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
אַ֭שְׁרֵי

H0835

'Ash.rei

H:N-M

blessed

שֹׁמְרֵ֣י

H8104G

sho.me.Rei

H:V

to keep: obey

מִשְׁפָּ֑ט

H4941H

mish.Pat

H:N-M

justice

עֹשֵׂ֖ה

H6213A

'o.Seh

H:V

to make: do

צְדָקָ֣ה

H6666

tze.da.Kah

H:N-F

righteousness

בְ/כָל\־

H3605

ve./khol-

H:N-M

all

עֵֽת\׃

H6256

'Et

H:N

time

Related passages

Proverbs 21:15

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.

KJV

It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

WEB

It is joy to the righteous to do justice; but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

From Proverbs, in the collection that the book calls the proverbs of Solomon.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 21:14

A gift in secret soothes anger, and a covert bribe pacifies great wrath.

Proverbs 21:16

The man who strays from the path of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
שִׂמְחָ֣ה

H8057

sim.Chah

H:N-F

joy

לַ֭/צַּדִּיק

H6662

La./tza.dik

H:A

righteous

עֲשׂ֣וֹת

H6213A

a.Sot

H:V

to make: do

מִשְׁפָּ֑ט

H4941H

mish.Pat

H:N-M

justice

וּ֝/מְחִתָּ֗ה

H4288

u./me.chi.Tah

H:N-F

terror

לְ/פֹ֣עֲלֵי

H6466

le./Fo.'a.lei

H:V

to work

אָֽוֶן\׃

H0205G

'A.ven

H:N-M

evil: wickedness

Related passages

Micah 6:8

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

KJV

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

WEB

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does the LORD require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

From the prophet Micah, after the LORD brings His case against Israel and the question of what to bring before Him.

Context (BSB)

Micah 6:7

Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

Micah 6:9

The voice of the LORD calls out to the city (and it is sound wisdom to fear Your name): “Heed the rod and the One who ordained it.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
הִגִּ֥יד

H5046

hi.Gid

H:V

to tell

לְ/ךָ֛

H9031

le./Kha

Os2m

you

אָדָ֖ם

H0120G

'a.Dam

H:N-M

man

מַה\־

H4100

mah-

H:Intg

what?

טּ֑וֹב

H2896A

Tov

H:A

pleasant

וּ/מָֽה\־

H4100

u./mah-

H:Intg

what?

יְהוָ֞ה

H3068G

Yah.weh

N:N--T

LORD

דּוֹרֵ֣שׁ

H1875

do.Resh

H:V

to seek

מִמְּ/ךָ֗

H4480A

mi.me./Kha

H:Prep

from

כִּ֣י

H3588B

ki

H:Conj

that if: except

אִם\־

H0518B

'im-

H:Cond

if: except

עֲשׂ֤וֹת

H6213A

a.Sot

H:V

to make: do

מִשְׁפָּט֙

H4941H

mish.Pat

H:N-M

justice

וְ/אַ֣הֲבַת

H0157G

ve./'A.ha.vat

H:V

to love: lover

חֶ֔סֶד

H2617A

Che.sed

H:N-M

kindness

וְ/הַצְנֵ֥עַ

H6800A

ve./hatz.Ne.a'

H:V

be humble

לֶ֖כֶת

H1980I

Le.khet

H:V

to go: walk

עִם\־

H5973A

'im-

H:Prep

with

אֱלֹהֶֽי/ךָ\׃\ \פ

H0430G

'e.lo.Hei./kha

H:N-M

God

Related passages

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Proverbs 29:14

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

KJV

The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

WEB

The king who fairly judges the poor, his throne shall be established forever.

From Proverbs, in a collection that the book says was copied by the men of Hezekiah.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 29:13

The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The LORD gives light to the eyes of both.

Proverbs 29:15

A rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
מֶ֤לֶךְ

H4428G

Me.lekh

H:N-M

king

שׁוֹפֵ֣ט

H8199

sho.Fet

H:V

to judge

בֶּֽ/אֱמֶ֣ת

H0571G

be./'e.Met

H:N-F

truth: faithful

דַּלִּ֑ים

H1800

da.Lim

H:A

poor

כִּ֝סְא֗/וֹ

H3678G

kis.'/O

H:N-M

throne

לָ/עַ֥ד

H5703

la./'Ad

H:N-M

perpetuity

יִכּֽוֹן\׃

H3559H

yi.Kon

H:V

to establish: establish

Related passages

Isaiah 1:17

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”

KJV

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

WEB

Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Defend the fatherless. Plead for the widow.”

The LORD's words through Isaiah to Judah and Jerusalem, at the opening of the book.

Context (BSB)

Isaiah 1:16

Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil!

Isaiah 1:18

“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
לִמְד֥וּ

H3925H

lim.Du

H:V

to learn: learn

הֵיטֵ֛ב

H3190

hei.Tev

H:V

be good

דִּרְשׁ֥וּ

H1875

dir.Shu

H:V

to seek

מִשְׁפָּ֖ט

H4941H

mish.Pat

H:N-M

justice

אַשְּׁר֣וּ

H0833

'a.she.Ru

H:V

to bless

חָמ֑וֹץ

H2541

cha.Motz

H:N-M

oppression

שִׁפְט֣וּ

H8199

shif.Tu

H:V

to judge

יָת֔וֹם

H3490

ya.Tom

H:N-M

orphan

רִ֖יבוּ

H7378

Ri.vu

H:V

to contend

אַלְמָנָֽה\׃\ \ס

H0490

'al.ma.Nah

H:N-F

widow

Related passages

No favoritism, in James and Romans

James 2:1–5

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

1My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,” 4have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? 5Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?

KJV

1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: 4Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? 5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

WEB

1My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with partiality. 2For if a man with a gold ring, in fine clothing, comes into your synagogue, and a poor man in filthy clothing also comes in, 3and you pay special attention to him who wears the fine clothing and say, “Sit here in a good place;” and you tell the poor man, “Stand there,” or “Sit by my footstool” 4haven’t you shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? 5Listen, my beloved brothers. Didn’t God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the Kingdom which he promised to those who love him?

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion, at the start of a passage about favoritism; this entry runs from verse 1 to verse 5.

Context (BSB)

James 1:27

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

James 2:6

But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?

Interlinear (Strong’s)
James 2:1
Ἀδελφοί

G0080

Adelphoi

G:N-M

brother

μου,

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

προσωπολημψίαις

G4382

prosōpolēmpsiais

G:N-F

favoritism

ἔχετε

G2192

echete

G:V

to have/be

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

πίστιν

G4102G

pistin

G:N-F

faith

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

κυρίου

G2962G

kuriou

G:N-M

lord: God

ἡμῶν

G3165

hēmōn

G:P-1

me

Ἰησοῦ

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

Χριστοῦ

G5547

Christou

N:N--T

Christ

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

δόξης.

G1391

doxēs

G:N-F

glory

James 2:2
ἐὰν

G1437

ean

G:COND

if

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

εἰσέλθῃ

G1525

eiselthē

G:V

to enter

εἰς

G1519

eis

G:PREP

toward

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

συναγωγὴν

G4864

sunagōgēn

G:N-F

synagogue

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

ἀνὴρ

G0435G

anēr

G:N-M

man

χρυσοδακτύλιος

G5554

chrusodaktulios

G:A

gold-ringed

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

ἐσθῆτι

G2066

esthēti

G:N-F

clothing

λαμπρᾷ,

G2986

lampra

G:A

shining

εἰσέλθῃ

G1525

eiselthē

G:V

to enter

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πτωχὸς

G4434

ptōchos

G:N

poor

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

ῥυπαρᾷ

G4508

rhupara

G:A

filthy

ἐσθῆτι

G2066

esthēti

G:N-F

clothing

James 2:3
καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐπιβλέψητε

G1914

epiblepsēte

G:V

to look upon/at

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ἐπὶ

G1909

epi

G:PREP

upon/to/against

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

φοροῦντα

G5409

phorounta

G:V

to wear

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἐσθῆτα

G2066

esthēta

G:N-F

clothing

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

λαμπρὰν

G2986

lampran

G:A

shining

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

εἴπητε

G2036

eipēte

G:V

to say

αὐτῷ·

G0846

autō

G:P

it/s/he

σὺ

G4771

su

G:P-2

you

κάθου

G2521

kathou

G:V

to sit

ὧδε

G5602

hōde

G:ADV

here

καλῶς,

G2573

kalōs

G:ADV

well

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

πτωχῷ

G4434

ptōchō

G:N

poor

εἴπητε·

G2036

eipēte

G:V

to say

σὺ

G4771

su

G:P-2

you

στῆθι

G2476

stēthi

G:V

to stand

ἐκεῖ

G1563

ekei

G:ADV

there

ἢ

G2228

ē

G:CONJ

or

κάθου

G2521

kathou

G:V

to sit

ὧδε

G5602

hōde

G:ADV

here

ὑπὸ

G5259G

hupo

G:PREP

by/under: by

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

ὑποπόδιόν

G5286

hupopodion

G:N-N

footstool

μου,

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

James 2:4
καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

διεκρίθητε

G1252

diekrithēte

G:V

to judge/doubt

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

ἑαυτοῖς

G1438

he'autois

G:F-3

themself

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἐγένεσθε

G1096

egenesthe

G:V

to be

κριταὶ

G2923

kritai

G:N-M

judge

διαλογισμῶν

G1261

dialogismōn

G:N-M

reasoning

πονηρῶν;¶

G4190

ponērōn

G:A

evil/bad

James 2:5
ἀκούσατε,

G0191

akousate

G:V

to hear

ἀδελφοί

G0080

adelphoi

G:N-M

brother

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

ἀγαπητοί,

G0027

agapētoi

G:A

beloved

οὐχ

G3756

ouch

G:PRT-N

no

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

θεὸς

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

ἐξελέξατο

G1586

exelexato

G:V

to select

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

πτωχοὺς

G4434

ptōchous

G:N

poor

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

κόσμῳ

G2889

kosmō

G:N-M

world

τούτου

G3778

toutou

G:D

this/he/she/it

πλουσίους

G4145

plousious

G:A

rich

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

πίστει

G4102G

pistei

G:N-F

faith

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

κληρονόμους

G2818

klēronomous

G:N-M

heir

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

βασιλείας

G0932

basileias

G:N-F

kingdom

ἧς

G3739

hēs

G:R

which

ἐπηγγείλατο

G1861

epēngeilato

G:V

to profess

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαπῶσιν

G0025

agapōsin

G:V

to love

αὐτόν;

G0846

auton

G:P

it/s/he

Related passages

Romans 2:11

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

For God does not show favoritism.

KJV

For there is no respect of persons with God.

WEB

For there is no partiality with God.

Paul, writing to the church in Rome, in a passage about God's judgment.

Context (BSB)

Romans 2:10

but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.

Romans 2:12

All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
οὐ

G3756

ou

G:PRT-N

no

γάρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

προσωπολημψία

G4382

prosōpolēmpsia

G:N-F

favoritism

παρὰ

G3844

para

G:PREP

from/with/beside

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

θεῷ.¶

G2316

theō

G:N-M/F

God

Related passages

James 2:1

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.

KJV

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

WEB

My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with partiality.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion, at the start of a passage about favoritism; this entry is verse 1 on its own.

Context (BSB)

James 1:27

Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

James 2:2

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

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Ἀδελφοί

G0080

Adelphoi

G:N-M

brother

μου,

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

προσωπολημψίαις

G4382

prosōpolēmpsiais

G:N-F

favoritism

ἔχετε

G2192

echete

G:V

to have/be

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

πίστιν

G4102G

pistin

G:N-F

faith

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

κυρίου

G2962G

kuriou

G:N-M

lord: God

ἡμῶν

G3165

hēmōn

G:P-1

me

Ἰησοῦ

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

Χριστοῦ

G5547

Christou

N:N--T

Christ

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

δόξης.

G1391

doxēs

G:N-F

glory

Related passages

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Instructions to masters, in Ephesians and Colossians

Ephesians 6:9

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

KJV

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

WEB

You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.

A letter in the name of Paul to the believers in Ephesus, in instructions to slaves and masters; this verse is addressed to masters.

Context (BSB)

Ephesians 6:8

because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

Ephesians 6:10

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Καὶ

G2532

Kai

G:CONJ

and

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

κύριοι,

G2962H

kurioi

G:N-M

lord: master

τὰ

G3588

ta

G:T

the/this/who

αὐτὰ

G0846

auta

G:P

it/s/he

ποιεῖτε

G4160G

poieite

G:V

to do/make: do

πρὸς

G4314

pros

G:PREP

to/with

αὐτοὺς

G0846

autous

G:P

it/s/he

ἀνιέντες

G0447

anientes

G:V

to loosen/leave

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἀπειλήν,

G0547

apeilēn

G:N-F

threat

εἰδότες

G6063

eidotes

G:V

to know

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

αὐτῶν

G0846

autōn

G:P

it/s/he

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

κύριός

G2962H

kurios

G:N-M

lord: master

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

οὐρανοῖς

G3772

ouranois

G:N-M

heaven

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

προσωπολημψία

G4382

prosōpolēmpsia

G:N-F

favoritism

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἔστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

παρ᾽

G3844

par᾽

G:PREP

from/with/beside

αὐτῷ.¶

G0846

autō

G:P

it/s/he

Related passages

Colossians 4:1

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

KJV

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

WEB

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

From a letter in the names of Paul and Timothy to the believers in Colossae, at the end of its instructions to the members of a household; this verse is addressed to masters.

Context (BSB)

Colossians 3:25

Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

Colossians 4:2

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Οἱ

G3588

Hoi

G:T

the/this/who

κύριοι,

G2962H

kurioi

G:N-M

lord: master

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

δίκαιον

G1342

dikaion

G:A

just

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἰσότητα

G2471

isotēta

G:N-F

equality

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

δούλοις

G1401

doulois

G:N

slave

παρέχεσθε

G3930

parechesthe

G:V

to furnish occasion

εἰδότες

G6063

eidotes

G:V

to know

ὅτι

G3754G

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: that

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ὑμεῖς

G4771

humeis

G:P-2

you

ἔχετε

G2192

echete

G:V

to have/be

κύριον

G2962H

kurion

G:N-M

lord: master

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

οὐρανῷ.¶

G3772

ouranō

G:N-M

heaven

Related passages

All one in Christ, the last and the first, and being like-minded

Matthew 20:16

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”

KJV

So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be called, but few chosen.

WEB

So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus at the end of a parable about a landowner who hires workers for his vineyard.

Context (BSB)

Matthew 20:15

Do I not have the right to do as I please with what is mine? Or are you envious because I am generous?’

Matthew 20:17

As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside and said,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
οὕτως

G3779

houtōs

G:ADV

thus(-ly)

ἔσονται

G1510

esontai

G:V

to be

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

ἔσχατοι

G2078

eschatoi

G:A

last/least

πρῶτοι

G4413G

prōtoi

G:A

first

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

πρῶτοι

G4413G

prōtoi

G:A

first

ἔσχατοι

G2078

eschatoi

G:A

last/least

πολλοὶ

G4183

polloi

G:A / G:ADV

much

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

εἰσιν

G1510

eisin

G:V

to be

κλητοί

G2822

klētoi

G:A

called

ὀλίγοι

G3641

oligoi

G:A

little/few

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

ἐκλεκτοί.¶

G1588

eklektoi

G:A

select

Related passages

Galatians 3:28

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

KJV

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

WEB

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Paul, writing to the churches of Galatia, in a passage about the law and faith.

Context (BSB)

Galatians 3:27

For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.

Galatians 3:29

And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἔνι

G1762

eni

G:V

there is

οὐδὲ

G3761

oude

G:CONJ-N

nor

Ἕλλην,

G1672

Hellēn

N:N--LG

Greek, Gentile

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἔνι

G1762

eni

G:V

there is

δοῦλος

G1401

doulos

G:N

slave

οὐδὲ

G3761

oude

G:CONJ-N

nor

ἐλεύθερος,

G1658

eleutheros

G:A

free/freedom

οὐκ

G3756

ouk

G:PRT-N

no

ἔνι

G1762

eni

G:V

there is

ἄρσεν

G0730

arsen

G:A

male

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

θῆλυ·

G2338

thēlu

G:A

female

πάντες

G3956

pantes

G:A

all

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ὑμεῖς

G4771

humeis

G:P-2

you

εἷς

G1520

heis

G:A-NUI

one

ἐστε

G1510

este

G:V

to be

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

Ἰησοῦ.

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

Related passages

1 Peter 3:8

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

KJV

Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

WEB

Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous,

From a letter that names its writer as Peter, to believers living as exiles in several provinces, after instructions to wives and husbands.

Context (BSB)

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Τὸ

G3588

To

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

τέλος

G5056

telos

G:N-N

goal/tax

πάντες

G3956

pantes

G:A

all

ὁμόφρονες,

G3675

homophrones

G:A

like-minded

συμπαθεῖς,

G4835

sumpatheis

G:A

sympathetic

φιλάδελφοι,

G5361

philadelphoi

G:A

loving the brothers

εὔσπλαγχνοι,

G2155

eusplagchnoi

G:A

compassionate

ταπεινόφρονες,

G9402

tapeinophrones

G:A

humble-minded

Related passages

Verses to pray, send and memorize

  • A verse to pray

    Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.

    Psalm 106:3

    BSB

  • A verse to send to someone

    Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.”

    Isaiah 1:17

    BSB

  • A short verse to memorize

    A king who judges the poor with fairness—his throne will be established forever.

    Proverbs 29:14

    BSB

18 verses, from 13 books:

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  • Isaiah (1)
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  • Ephesians (1)
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