Romans 2:11
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“For God does not show favoritism.”
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BSBPD
“For God does not show favoritism.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“For there is no respect of persons with God.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“for there is no respect of persons with God.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“For there is no acceptance of faces with God,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Romans 2:11 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 10:17For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awesome God, showing no partiality and accepting no bribe.
- Deuteronomy 16:19Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.
- 2 Chronicles 19:7And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”
- Job 34:19who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
- Proverbs 24:23These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.
- Matthew 22:16They sent their disciples to Him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and that You teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You seek favor from no one, because You pay no attention to external appearance.
- Luke 20:21“Teacher,” they inquired, “we know that You speak and teach correctly. You show no partiality, but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.
- Acts 10:34Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,
- Galatians 2:6But as for the highly esteemed—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism—those leaders added nothing to me.
- Galatians 6:7Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.
- Ephesians 6:9And masters, do the same for your slaves. Give up your use of threats, because you know that He who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.
- Colossians 3:25Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
- 1 Peter 1:17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
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