Deuteronomy 1:17 Cross References

Deuteronomy 1:17

17: When you make decisions, never favor those who are rich; be fair to lowly and great alike. Don't be afraid of how they will react, for you are judging in the place of God. Bring me any cases that are too difficult for you, and I will handle them.'

Exodus 18:26

  1. These men were constantly available to administer justice. They brought the hard cases to Moses, but they judged the smaller matters themselves.

James 2:9

  1. But if you pay special attention to the rich, you are committing a sin, for you are guilty of breaking that law.

Deuteronomy 16:19

  1. You must never twist justice or show partiality. Never accept a bribe, for bribes blind the eyes of the wise and corrupt the decisions of the godly.

2 Chronicles 19:6

  1. and he gave them these instructions: "Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the LORD. He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case that comes before you.

Leviticus 19:15

  1. "Always judge your neighbors fairly, neither favoring the poor nor showing deference to the rich.

Proverbs 24:23

  1. Here are some further sayings of the wise: It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.

Exodus 18:22

  1. These men can serve the people, resolving all the ordinary cases. Anything that is too important or too complicated can be brought to you. But they can take care of the smaller matters themselves. They will help you carry the load, making the task easier for you.

Deuteronomy 10:17

  1. "The LORD your God is the God of gods and Lord of lords. He is the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and takes no bribes.

Proverbs 22:22

  1. Do not rob the poor because they are poor or exploit the needy in court.
  2. For the LORD is their defender. He will injure anyone who injures them.

Proverbs 29:25

  1. Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but to trust the LORD means safety.

1 Peter 1:17

  1. And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites when he judges. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time as foreigners here on earth.

1 Thessalonians 2:4

  1. For we speak as messengers who have been approved by God to be entrusted with the Good News. Our purpose is to please God, not people. He is the one who examines the motives of our hearts.

Exodus 23:6

  1. "Do not twist justice against people simply because they are poor.
  2. "Keep far away from falsely charging anyone with evil. Never put an innocent or honest person to death. I will not allow anyone guilty of this to go free.

2 Samuel 14:14

  1. All of us must die eventually. Our lives are like water spilled out on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. That is why God tries to bring us back when we have been separated from him. He does not sweep away the lives of those he cares about--and neither should you!

1 Samuel 16:7

  1. But the LORD said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn't make decisions the way you do! People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at a person's thoughts and intentions."

Exodus 23:2

  1. "Do not join a crowd that intends to do evil. When you are on the witness stand, do not be swayed in your testimony by the opinion of the majority.
  2. And do not slant your testimony in favor of a person just because that person is poor.

1 Samuel 12:3

  1. Now tell me as I stand before the LORD and before his anointed one--whose ox or donkey have I stolen? Have I ever cheated any of you? Have I ever oppressed you? Have I ever taken a bribe? Tell me and I will make right whatever I have done wrong."
  2. "No," they replied, "you have never cheated or oppressed us in any way, and you have never taken even a single bribe."

Acts 10:34

  1. Then Peter replied, "I see very clearly that God doesn't show partiality.
  2. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.

Mark 12:14

  1. "Teacher," these men said, "we know how honest you are. You are impartial and don't play favorites. You sincerely teach the ways of God. Now tell us--is it right to pay taxes to the Roman government or not?

Micah 7:3

  1. They go about their evil deeds with both hands. How skilled they are at using them! Officials and judges alike demand bribes. The people with money and influence pay them off, and together they scheme to twist justice.
  2. Even the best of them is like a brier; the straightest is more crooked than a hedge of thorns. But your judgment day is coming swiftly now. Your time of punishment is here.

Deuteronomy 17:8

  1. "Suppose a case arises in a local court that is too hard for you to decide--for instance, whether someone is guilty of murder or only of manslaughter, or a difficult lawsuit, or a case involving different kinds of assault. Take such cases to the place the LORD your God will choose,
  2. where the Levitical priests and the judge on duty will hear the case and decide what to do.
  3. The decision they make at the place the LORD chooses will always stand. You must do exactly what they say.

Jeremiah 1:17

  1. "Get up and get dressed. Go out, and tell them whatever I tell you to say. Do not be afraid of them, or I will make you look foolish in front of them.

Job 29:11

  1. "All who heard of me praised me. All who saw me spoke well of me.
  2. For I helped the poor in their need and the orphans who had no one to help them.
  3. I helped those who had lost hope, and they blessed me. And I caused the widows' hearts to sing for joy.
  4. All I did was just and honest. Righteousness covered me like a robe, and I wore justice like a turban.
  5. I served as eyes for the blind and feet for the lame.

James 2:1

  1. My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim that you have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people more than others?
  2. For instance, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in shabby clothes.
  3. If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, "You can stand over there, or else sit on the floor"--well,
  4. doesn't this discrimination show that you are guided by wrong motives?
  5. Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn't God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren't they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?

Micah 3:1

  1. Listen, you leaders of Israel! You are supposed to know right from wrong,
  2. but you are the very ones who hate good and love evil. You skin my people alive and tear the flesh off their bones.
  3. You eat my people's flesh, cut away their skin, and break their bones. You chop them up like meat for the cooking pot.
  4. Then you beg the LORD for help in times of trouble! Do you really expect him to listen? After all the evil you have done, he won't even look at you!

Jeremiah 5:28

  1. They are well fed and well groomed, and there is no limit to their wicked deeds. They refuse justice to orphans and deny the rights of the poor.
  2. Should I not punish them for this?" asks the LORD. "Should I not avenge myself against a nation such as this?

Colossians 3:25

  1. But if you do what is wrong, you will be paid back for the wrong you have done. For God has no favorites who can get away with evil.

Psalms 82:3

  1. "Give fair judgment to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
  2. Rescue the poor and helpless; deliver them from the grasp of evil people.

Exodus 18:18

  1. "You're going to wear yourself out--and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself.

Ephesians 6:9

  1. And in the same way, you masters must treat your slaves right. Don't threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and he has no favorites.

Job 31:13

  1. "If I have been unfair to my male or female servants, if I have refused to hear their complaints,
  2. how could I face God? What could I say when he questioned me about it?
  3. For God created both me and my servants. He created us both.
  4. "Have I refused to help the poor, or crushed the hopes of widows who looked to me for help?

Deuteronomy 24:17

  1. "True justice must be given to foreigners living among you and to orphans, and you must never accept a widow's garment in pledge of her debt.

Micah 2:1

  1. How terrible it will be for you who lie awake at night, thinking up evil plans. You rise at dawn and hurry to carry out any of the wicked schemes you have power to accomplish.
  2. When you want a certain piece of land, you find a way to seize it. When you want someone's house, you take it by fraud and violence. No one's family or inheritance is safe with you around!
  3. But this is what the LORD says: "I will reward your evil with evil; you won't be able to escape! After I am through with you, none of you will ever again walk proudly in the streets."

Matthew 22:16

  1. They decided to send some of their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to ask him this question: "Teacher, we know how honest you are. You teach about the way of God regardless of the consequences. You are impartial and don't play favorites.

1 Kings 21:8

  1. So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, sealed them with his seal, and sent them to the elders and other leaders of the city where Naboth lived.
  2. In her letters she commanded: "Call the citizens together for fasting and prayer and give Naboth a place of honor.
  3. Find two scoundrels who will accuse him of cursing God and the king. Then take him out and stone him to death."
  4. So the elders and other leaders followed the instructions Jezebel had written in the letters.
  5. They called for a fast and put Naboth at a prominent place before the people.

Amos 5:11

  1. You trample the poor and steal what little they have through taxes and unfair rent. Therefore, you will never live in the beautiful stone houses you are building. You will never drink wine from the lush vineyards you are planting.
  2. For I know the vast number of your sins and rebellions. You oppress good people by taking bribes and deprive the poor of justice in the courts.

Job 31:34

  1. Have I feared the crowd and its contempt, so that I refused to acknowledge my sin and would not go outside?

Job 22:6

  1. "For example, you must have lent money to your friend and then kept the clothing he gave you as a pledge. Yes, you stripped him to the bone.
  2. You must have refused water for the thirsty and food for the hungry.
  3. After all, you think the land belongs to the powerful and that those who are privileged have a right to it!
  4. You must have sent widows away without helping them and crushed the strength of orphans.

Romans 2:11

  1. For God does not show favoritism.

Luke 20:21

  1. They said, "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach what is right and are not influenced by what others think. You sincerely teach the ways of God.
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