From Nave’s Topical Bible
Respect of Persons
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 16Passages listed
- 10Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
- (Partiality))Proverbs 24:23Proverbs 28:21James 2:1–9
- God does not haveDeuteronomy 10:172 Chronicles 19:7Job 31:13–15Job 34:19Acts 10:34Acts 15:9Romans 2:11Romans 2:12Romans 10:12Ephesians 6:8Ephesians 6:9Colossians 3:251 Peter 1:17
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The passages, in Bible order (16)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 16 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- Deuteronomy 10:17
For 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.
Commentary on Deuteronomy 10:171 voice
[Trypho the Jew said,] "But now, return to the original topic and prove to us that the prophetic Spirit ever admits the existence of another God, besides the Creator of all things; and do be careful not the mention the sun and moon, which, Scripture tells us, God permitted the Gentiles to worship as gods. Even prophets often misuse the word in this sense when they say, 'Your God is God of gods and Lord of lords,' often adding, 'the great and mighty and terrible.'
Justin Martyr· Dialogue with Trypho, Chapter LV, 165Patristic
- 2 Chronicles 19:7
And 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.”
Commentary on 2 Chronicles 19:71 voice
Another particle of the perfection of the fear of the Lord consists in perfect promptitude of obedience. Hence in the book of Chronicles: "Let the fear of the Lord be with you, and do all things with diligence": as if to say: do not be …
Bonaventure· Collationes de Septem Donis, Collation 2, 1257Patristic
- Job 31:13–15
If I have rejected the cause of my manservant or maidservant when they made a complaint against me,
Commentary on Job 31:13–151 voice
If I despised to submit to judgment with my man-servant or with my maid-servant, when they contended with me. For he who did not refuse to be 'judged with menservants and maid-servants,' clearly shews that against no fellow-creature was he at any time swoln with pride in himself. But herein it is interesting to remark with what circumspection the holy man preserved his life in all respects. For not far above he said, The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose and stood up. The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
Gregory the Dialogist· Morals on the Book of Job, Book XXI, 604Patristic
- Job 34:19
who is not partial to princes and does not favor rich over poor? For they are all the work of His hands.
Commentary on Job 34:191 voice
Who accepteth not the person of princes, and hath not regarded a tyrant, when disputing against the poor. The very mode of man's creation shews, how far he surpasses all things beside. For the reason which has been conferred on man proclaims how far a rational nature surpasses all things which are deficient in either life, or sense, or reason. And yet, because we close our eyes to inward and invisible objects, and feast them on those which are seen, we most commonly esteem a man, not for what he is in himself, but from what is accidental to him.
Gregory the Dialogist· Morals on the Book of Job, Book XXV, 604Patristic
- Proverbs 24:23
These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judgment is not good.
Commentary on Proverbs 24:231 voice
To recognize a person in judgment is not good. He taught above to fear the king, and now forbids recognizing a person in judgment. Whence it is understood that subjects ought to render the debt of temporal obedience to princes, so that never out of …
Bede· Commentary on Proverbs, 735Patristic
- Proverbs 28:21
To show partiality is not good, yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Commentary on Proverbs 28:211 voice
To have respect of persons is not good, &c.
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Acts 10:34
Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism,
Commentary on Acts 10:341 voice
Even if God is merciful, were he always granting the prayers of all he would seem no longer to act freely, but, as it were, like someone under compulsion. Then, since all ask, if he were to hear all, no one would die. How many things do you not ask for daily? Must God's design be destroyed because of you? When you know that a petition cannot always be granted, why do you grieve that sometimes your petition is not obtained?
Ambrose of Milan· On the Death of Satyrus 1.65, 397Patristic
- Acts 15:9
He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.
Commentary on Acts 15:91 voice
Where faith cleanses sins proceeding from the heart, there is no distinction between believers, whether they be Jews or Greeks. And this cleansing replaced circumcision; instead of fleshly circumcision, spiritual circumcision is granted, which through faith in Christ cleanses even secret sins.
Theophylact of Ohrid· Commentary on Acts, 1107Patristic
- Romans 2:11
For God does not show favoritism.
Commentary on Romans 2:111 voice
From this, finally, comes what he adds in this passage: "For there is no respect of persons with God." But if this still seems doubtful to you, hear also what Peter declares in the Acts of the Apostles, when he had entered in to the Gentile Cornelius: "I find," he says, "that God is not a respecter of persons, but in every place and in every nation, he who does his will is accepted by him." But it can be objected against us what the Lord says in the Gospel: "Everyone who believes in me shall not be judged.
Origen of Alexandria· COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS, 253Patristic
- Romans 2:12
All who sin apart from the law will also perish apart from the law, and all who sin under the law will be judged by the law.
Commentary on Romans 2:121 voice
As I have heard from a certain presbyter, who had heard it from those who had seen the apostles, and from those who had been their disciples, the punishment [declared] in Scripture was sufficient for the ancients in regard to what they did without the Spirit's guidance. For as God is no respecter of persons, He inflicted a proper punishment on deeds displeasing to Him.
Irenaeus· Against Heresies Book IV, 202Patristic
- Romans 10:12
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,
Commentary on Romans 10:121 voice
"For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek. For the same is Lord of all, rich toward all who call upon him." How there is no distinction of Jew and Greek in faith we have already shown frequently above. But that he is the same Lord of all, you will understand according to what we have just now set forth; that is, if justice and truth, sanctification and wisdom — all of which is Christ the Lord — hold dominion over us.
Origen of Alexandria· COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS, 253Patristic
- Ephesians 6:8
because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
Commentary on Ephesians 6:82 voices
That servants, when they have believed, ought to serve their carnal masters the better. In the Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians: "Servants, obey your fleshly masters with fear and trembling, and ill simplicity of your heart. as to Christ; not serving for the eye, as if you were pleasing men; but as servants of God."
Cyprian· Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews, 258Patristic
He shows that slavery and mastery are categories that are confined to this present life. When we pass on from here, these distinctions will no longer apply. There nothing will be based on social status, such as slave or master, but on virtue and vice.
Theodoret of Cyrus· Interpretation of the Epistle to the Ephesians 6.8, 458Patristic
- Ephesians 6:9
And 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.
Commentary on Ephesians 6:91 voice
Serving is to be done "in singleness of heart." One is called to "do the will of God" and to do it "with a good will," that is, with benevolence from the heart. Everyone will finally receive just judgment from the Lord for whatever good he has done. If he has served as a lowly one in the household, he will be judged justly according to his responsibility. The master of the household is not to be overbearing, not quick to punish.
Jerome· Commentary on Ephesians 6:9, 420Patristic
- Colossians 3:25
Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
- James 2:1–9
My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.
Commentary on James 2:1–91 voice
My brothers, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ with bias to individuals. "with bias to individuals." For he who does something with respect to individuals fills himself with many blemishes and much reproach, afflicting his neighbor with disgrace, and also himself …
Oecumenius· Commentary on James, 550Patristic
- 1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
Commentary on 1 Peter 1:171 voice
And therefore says he: "Spend the time of your sojourning here," not in luxury, or fastidiousness, nor haughtiness of heart, but in fear. On this earth you have time not eternity, do you use the time as those who must pass hence.
Ambrose of Milan· Epistle 63, 397Patristic