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
It is not good to accept the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
Proverbs 24:23
These sayings belong to the wise. It is not good to show partiality in judgment.
Exodus 23:2
Do not follow the majority to do wrong. Do not give testimony that perverts justice.
For
Ezekiel 13:19
You dishonor me in front of my people for a few handfuls of barley and a few pieces of bread. You kill people who should not die. You spare the lives of people who should not live. You lie to my people who are willing to listen.'
Hosea 4:18
Their drink (wheat beer) has become sour. They play the harlot continually. Her rulers dearly love shame.
Micah 3:5
Jehovah spoke concerning the prophets: They make my people stray. They bite with their teeth and cry, Peace, but receive nothing in their mouths. They declare holy war on him.
Micah 7:3
They diligently seek to do evil with their hands. The prince asks and the judge is ready for a bribe. The great man utters his own evil desire. They weave it together.
Romans 16:18
They do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unaware.
2 Peter 2:3
They speak evil words about you because of their extreme greed. They will exploit you with false evil words. Their judgment from long ago is not idle. Their destruction will not delay.