26 Bible Verses about Clothing

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Acts 12:21

So, on an appointed day, Herod, having arrayed himself in royal robes, took his seat on the tribunal, and was haranguing them;

Matthew 9:20

But a woman who for twelve years had been afflicted with haemorrhage came behind Him and touched the tassel of His cloak;

Luke 8:44

came close behind Him and touched the tassel of His robe; and instantly her flow of blood stopped.

John 20:17

"Do not cling to me," said Jesus, "for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But take this message to my brethren: 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'"

Luke 15:22

"But the father said to his servants, "'Fetch a good coat quickly--the best one--and put it on him; and bring a ring for his finger and shoes for his feet.

Matthew 3:4

This man John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a loincloth of leather; and he lived upon locusts and wild honey.

Mark 1:6

As for John, his garment was of camel's hair, and he wore a loincloth of leather; and his food was locusts and wild honey.

Matthew 27:28

Stripping off His garments, they put on Him a general's short crimson cloak.

Mark 15:17

they arrayed Him in crimson, placed on His head a wreath of thorny twigs which they had twisted,

John 19:2

And the soldiers, twisting twigs of thorn into a wreath, put it on His head, and threw round Him a crimson cloak.

Mark 15:24

Then they crucified Him. This done, they divided His garments among them, drawing lots to decide what each should take.

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Clothing » of priests » General references

Clothing » General references to

Matthew 3:4

This man John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a loincloth of leather; and he lived upon locusts and wild honey.

Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of

Clothing » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment

Matthew 17:12

But I tell you that he has already come, and they did not recognize him, but dealt with him as they chose. And before long the Son of Man will be treated by them in a similar way."

Revelation 4:4

Surrounding the throne there were also twenty-four other thrones, on which sat twenty-four Elders clothed in white robes, with victors' wreaths of gold upon their heads.

Revelation 7:9

After this I looked, and a vast host appeared which it was impossible for anyone to count, gathered out of every nation and from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in long white robes, and carrying palm-branches in their hands.

More verses: Revelation 19:8

Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning

More verses: Matthew 22:11 Luke 15:22

Clothing » Coats

Acts 9:39

So Peter rose and went with them. On his arrival they took him upstairs, and the widow women all came and stood by his side, weeping and showing him the underclothing and cloaks and garments of all kinds which Dorcas used to make while she was still with them.

Clothing » Mantles

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Of the two sexes not to be alike

Clothing » Robes

Clothing » Of the israelites, did not become old

Clothing » Sandals

Mark 6:9

but to go wearing sandals. "And do not," He said, "put on an extra under garment.

Acts 12:8

"Fasten your girdle," said the angel, "and tie on your sandals." He did so. Then the angel said, "Throw your cloak round you, and follow me."

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Duty of cleanliness and care in

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Of the ancient priests

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Modesty in, encouraged

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Undue anxiety concerning, forbidden

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » The inward adorning

Dress » Clothing » General references to

Matthew 3:4

This man John wore a garment of camel's hair, and a loincloth of leather; and he lived upon locusts and wild honey.

Dress » Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of

Dress » Clothing » Coats

Acts 9:39

So Peter rose and went with them. On his arrival they took him upstairs, and the widow women all came and stood by his side, weeping and showing him the underclothing and cloaks and garments of all kinds which Dorcas used to make while she was still with them.

Dress » Clothing » Mantles

Dress » Clothing » Figurative

John 15:22

"If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have had no sin; but as the case stands they are without excuse for their sin.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

For, as you are well aware, we have never used the language of flattery nor have we found pretexts for enriching ourselves--God is our witness;

Dress » Clothing » Garments

Matthew 5:40

If any one wishes to go to law with you and to deprive you of your under garment, let him take your outer one also.

2 Timothy 4:13

When you come, bring with you the cloak which I left behind at Troas at the house of Carpus, and the books, but especially the parchments.

Luke 6:29

To him who gives you a blow on one side of the face offer the other side also; and to him who is robbing you of your outer garment refuse not the under one also.

Dress » Clothing » Robes

Dress » Clothing » Sandals

Mark 6:9

but to go wearing sandals. "And do not," He said, "put on an extra under garment.

Acts 12:8

"Fasten your girdle," said the angel, "and tie on your sandals." He did so. Then the angel said, "Throw your cloak round you, and follow me."

Garments » Called » Clothing

Lambs » Used for » Clothing

Salvation » Illustrated by » Clothing

Topics on Clothing

Clothing Oneself

Acts 12:8

"Fasten your girdle," said the angel, "and tie on your sandals." He did so. Then the angel said, "Throw your cloak round you, and follow me."

Clothing Others

Matthew 27:31

At last, having finished their sport, they took off the cloak, clothed Him again in His own garments, and led Him away for crucifixion.

Clothing The Earth

Hebrews 1:11-12

The heavens will perish, but Thou remainest; and they will all grow old like a garment,

Clothing, Kinds Of

Luke 7:25

But what did you go out to see? A man wearing luxurious clothes? People who are gorgeously dressed and live in luxury are found in palaces.

Clothing, Need Of

1 Peter 3:3-4

Your adornment ought not to be a merely outward thing--one of plaiting the hair, putting on jewelry, or wearing beautiful dresses.

Clothing, Tearing Of

Mark 14:63

Rending his garments the High Priest exclaimed, "What need have we of witnesses after that?

Distinctive Clothing

Acts 12:21

So, on an appointed day, Herod, having arrayed himself in royal robes, took his seat on the tribunal, and was haranguing them;

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