Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.

Bible References

Accepteth

Job 13:8
Will you show him partiality? Will you argue the case for God?
Deuteronomy 10:17
For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God who is unbiased and takes no bribe,
2 Chronicles 19:7
Respect the Lord and make careful decisions, for the Lord our God disapproves of injustice, partiality, and bribery."
Acts 10:34
Then Peter started speaking: "I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism in dealing with people,
Romans 2:11
For there is no partiality with God.
Galatians 2:6
But from those who were influential (whatever they were makes no difference to me; God shows no favoritism between people) -- those influential leaders added nothing to my message.
Ephesians 6:9
Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
Colossians 3:25
For the one who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there are no exceptions.
1 Peter 1:17
And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one's work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.
Hebrews 12:28
So since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us give thanks, and through this let us offer worship pleasing to God in devotion and awe.

Princes

Job 12:19
He leads priests away stripped and overthrows the potentates.
Psalm 2:2
The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the Lord and his anointed king.
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If you see the extortion of the poor, or the perversion of justice and fairness in the government, do not be astonished by the matter. For the high official is watched by a higher official, and there are higher ones over them!
Isaiah 3:14
The Lord comes to pronounce judgment on the leaders of his people and their officials. He says, "It is you who have ruined the vineyard! You have stashed in your houses what you have stolen from the poor.

They

Job 31:15
Did not the one who made me in the womb make them? Did not the same one form us in the womb?
Proverbs 14:31
The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 22:2
The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the creator of them both.

General references

Genesis 12:17
But the Lord struck Pharaoh and his household with severe diseases because of Sarai, Abram's wife.
Job 13:8
Will you show him partiality? Will you argue the case for God?
Psalm 49:2
Pay attention, all you people, both rich and poor!
Isaiah 40:23
He is the one who reduces rulers to nothing; he makes the earth's leaders insignificant.
Romans 2:11
For there is no partiality with God.

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