56 Bible Verses about Respect
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Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king.
But each individual man among you must love his wife as he loves himself; and may the wife fear her husband.
You household servants must submit yourselves to your masters out of respect, not only to those who are kind and fair, but also to those who are unjust.
Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.
Instead, exalt the Messiah" as Lord in your lives. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you to explain the hope you have.
Therefore, let no one judge you in matters of food and drink or with respect to a festival, a New Moon, or Sabbath days.
Hold them in the highest regard, loving them because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
"Honor your father and mother"" (This is a very important commandment with a promise.)
and the parts of the body that we think are less honorable are treated with special honor, and we make our less attractive parts more attractive.
For the person who does what is wrong will be paid back for what he has done without favoritism.
But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and will be convicted by the Law as violators.
Masters, treat your slaves the same way. Do not threaten them, for you know that both of you have the same Master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear, trembling, and sincerity, as when you obey the Messiah.
If you give special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, "Please take this seat," but you say to the poor man, "Stand over there" or "Sit on the floor at my feet,"
If you call "Father" the one who judges everyone impartially according to what they have done, you must live in reverent fear as long as you are strangers in a strange land.
it will be a nation whose language you don't understand, whose stern appearance neither shows regard nor extends grace to anyone whether old or young.
"Each of you is to fear his mother and father. "Observe my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
My brothers, do not let your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be tainted by favoritism.
Moses was very angry, so he told the LORD, "Please don't accept their offering. I haven't taken even one donkey from them nor have I hurt even one of them."
"A son honors his father and a servant his master. So if I'm a father, where is my honor? And if I'm a master, where is my respect?" says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies to you priests who are despising my name. "But you ask, "How have we despised your name?'
"Rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly face-to-face. "Fear your God. I am the LORD.
I am not saying this because I am in any need, for I have learned to be content in whatever situation I am in.
Jesus said, ""You must not murder, you must not commit adultery, you must not steal, you must not give false testimony, honor your father and mother,' and, "you must love your neighbor as yourself.'"
Pay everyone whatever you owe them taxes to whom taxes are due, tolls to whom tolls are due, fear to whom fear is due, honor to whom honor is due.
and you will submit to one another out of reverence for the Messiah.
He said, "In a city there was a judge who didn't fear God or respect people.
He'll recognize neither the gods of his ancestors nor those desired by women he won't recognize any god, because he'll exalt himself above everything.
In a similar way, you husbands must live with your wives in an understanding manner, as with a most delicate partner. Honor them as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing may interfere with your prayers.
Because God said, "You are to honor your father and your mother,' and, "Whoever curses father or mother must certainly be put to death.'
To show partiality isn't good, yet for a piece of bread the valiant will transgress.
"I'll look after you, ensuring that you'll be fruitful. I'll increase your number and keep my covenant with you.
How blessed is that strong person who places his trust in the LORD, and who has not acknowledged the proud nor resorted to lies.
When you hold a hearing, don't be partial in judgment toward the least important or toward the great. Never fear men, because judgment belongs to God. If the matter is difficult for you, bring it to me for a hearing.'
Like newborn babies, thirst for the pure milk of the word so that by it you may grow in your salvation.
Furthermore, we had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them for it. We should submit even more to the Father of our spirits and live, shouldn't we?
"You are not to be unjust in deciding a case. You are not to show partiality to the poor or honor the great. Instead, decide the case of your neighbor with righteousness."
"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
The fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing holiness demonstrates understanding.
Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you.
There are all kinds of advantages! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the utterances of God.
nor did he doubt God's promise out of a lack of faith. Instead, his faith became stronger and he gave glory to God,
Ministers, too, must be serious. They must not be two-faced, addicted to wine, or greedy for money.
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Respect » Due to rulers
He told his men, "God forbid that I should do this thing to your majesty, the LORD's anointed, by stretching out my hand against him, since he's the LORD's anointed."
In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings.
Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king.
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,
Respect » Due to religious leaders
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.
Hold them in the highest regard, loving them because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
Respect » Due to the aged
Barachel's son Elihu from Buz responded and said: "I'm younger than you are. Because you're older, I was terrified to tell you what I know.
Listen to the one who fathered you, and don't despise your mother in her old age.
"Rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly face-to-face. "Fear your God. I am the LORD.
Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers, older women like mothers, and younger women like sisters, with absolute purity.
Respect » To one another
Be devoted to each other with mutual affection. Excel at showing respect for each other.
Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king.
Do not act out of selfish ambition or conceit, but with humility think of others as being better than yourselves.
Respect » Who the lord does not respect
We cannot find the Almighty he is majestic in power and justice, and overflowing with righteousness; he never oppresses. Therefore humanity fears him, which none of the wise can quite comprehend."
Respect » Who the lord respects
Though the LORD is highly exalted, yet he pays attention to those who are lowly regarded, but he is aware of the arrogant from afar.
Respect » Those that do not respect the proud
How blessed is that strong person who places his trust in the LORD, and who has not acknowledged the proud nor resorted to lies.
Respect » To the aged
"Rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly face-to-face. "Fear your God. I am the LORD.
Respect » To an army
But when you are invited, go and sit down at the place of least honor. Then, when your host comes, he will tell you, "Friend, move up higher,' and you will be honored in the presence of everyone who eats with you.
Respect » To rulers
Don't magnify yourself in the presence of a king, and don't pretend to be in the company of famous men,
Topics on Respect
Attitudes Of Respect
Deuteronomy 10:12-13"Now Israel, what does the LORD your God desire from you? Only this: fear him, walk in all his ways, love him, serve him with all your heart and in all your life,
Respect For Old People
Leviticus 19:32"Rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly face-to-face. "Fear your God. I am the LORD.
Respect For People
Exodus 20:12"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
Respect, For Environment
Psalm 24:1-2The earth and everything in it exists for the LORD the world and those who live in it.
Respect, For God's Character
Psalm 29:2Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD wearing holy attire.
Respect, For Human Beings
Genesis 9:5-6Also, I will certainly demand an accounting regarding bloodshed, from every animal and from every human being. I'll demand an accounting from every human being for the life of another human being.
Self Respect
Matthew 22:39The second is exactly like it: "You must love your neighbor as yourself.'
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