Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.
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Bible References
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Job 13:8
Will you show partiality to him? Will you plead God's case?
Job 34:19
Who isn't partial to princes? Who doesn't give preference to the nobles over the poor? Nevertheless, all of them are his handiwork.
Leviticus 19:15
"You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness."
Deuteronomy 1:17
When you hold a hearing, don't be partial in judgment toward the least important or toward the great. Never fear men, because judgment belongs to God. If the matter is difficult for you, bring it to me for a hearing.'
Deuteronomy 16:19
You must not twist justice, show favoritism, or take bribes, because a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and subverts the speech of the righteous.
Proverbs 24:23
Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.
Matthew 22:16
They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. They said, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere and that you teach the way of God truthfully. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance.
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2 Samuel 14:17
"So your humble servant is saying, "Please, your majesty, let what the king has to say be of comfort, because just as the angel of God is, so also is your majesty the king to discern both good and evil. And may the LORD your God remain present with you.'"
Acts 12:22
The people kept shouting, "This is the voice of a god, not of a man!"
Acts 24:2
When Paul had been summoned, Tertullus opened the prosecution by saying:
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Job 13:7
Why do you speak falsely on God's behalf and speak deceitfully about him?