Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
Respect
Bible References
Respect
Proverbs 18:5
To respect the person of the wicked so that the righteous loses that which is rightfully his is not good.
Proverbs 24:23
These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
Exodus 23:2
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause hiding behind many to wrest judgment;
For
Ezekiel 13:19
And will ye profane me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, slaying the souls that should not die and giving life to the souls that should not live, by your lying to my people that listen to the lie?
Hosea 4:18
Their drink has become corrupted; they have committed whoredom continually; her princes love gifts, shamefully.
Micah 3:5
Thus hath the LORD said concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that does not give them something to eat, they even prepare war against him.
Micah 7:3
To complete the evil with their hands, the prince demands, and the judge judges for a reward; and the great man speaks the desires of his heart: and they confirm it.
Romans 16:18
For they that are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly and by smooth words and blessings deceive the hearts of the simple.
2 Peter 2:3
and in covetousness they shall make merchandise of you with feigned words, upon whom the condemnation from a long time ago does not delay, and their perdition does not sleep.