Preferential Treatment

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

“If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother.

My brothers, don’t hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality. — read the full passage →

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →

But each one is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Dispersion: Greetings. — read the full passage →

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

For a tabernacle was prepared. In the first part were the lamp stand, the table, and the show bread; which is called the Holy Place.

Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and will receive you to myself; that where I am, you may be there also.

Then he came to Simon Peter. He said to him, “Lord, do you wash my feet?”

The same came to him by night, and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do, unless God is with him.”

The same was in the beginning with God.

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

“But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. — read the full passage →

When the king heard that, he was angry, and sent his armies, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.

Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.

The ox knows his owner, and the donkey his master’s crib; but Israel doesn’t know, my people don’t consider.”

And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming on you. — read the full passage →

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

Then the King will tell those on his right hand, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; — read the full passage →

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Behold, this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: pride, fullness of bread, and prosperous ease was in her and in her daughters; neither did she strengthen the hand of the poor and needy.

Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow.”

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender hearted, courteous,

You husbands, in the same way, live with your wives according to knowledge, giving honor to the woman, as to the weaker vessel, as being also joint heirs of the grace of life; that your prayers may not be hindered.

Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for in doing so, some have entertained angels without knowing it.

bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

Let all that you do be done in love.

Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

If you love me, keep my commandments.

“The King will answer them, ‘Most certainly I tell you, because you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

“You have heard that it was said to the ancient ones, ‘You shall not murder;’ and ‘Whoever shall murder shall be in danger of the judgment.’ — read the full passage →

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

We love him, because he first loved us.

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

But he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality.

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

“‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but you shall judge your neighbor in righteousness.

“You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; neither shall you testify in court to side with a multitude to pervert justice;

who testified to God’s word, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, about everything that he saw.

Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

seeing your pure behavior in fear.

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

Behold, the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you have kept back by fraud, cry out, and the cries of those who reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Armies.

But you have dishonored the poor man. Don’t the rich oppress you, and personally drag you before the courts?

Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers; — read the full passage →

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

In my Father’s house are many homes. If it weren’t so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

“If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother. — read the full passage →

“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. — read the full passage →

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ — read the full passage →

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,

A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.

“‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.