36 Bible Verses about piety
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Does your respect for God give you confidence and your lifetime of integrity give you hope?
But know that Jehovah has chosen and distinguished the godly man for himself. Jehovah will hear when I call to him.
Include self-control with your knowledge. Supply patience to your self-control. Your patience should be helped by godliness.
Is it for your reverence that he reproves you, and enters into judgment with you?
In the days of his life on earth, when he [Christ] offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to the one who was able to save him out of death, and was heard because of his godly reverence. (Galatians 1:1) (Psalm 69:13)
Protect me, for I am a godly man. You are my God. Save your servant who trusts you.
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show righteousness towards their own family, and to repay their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.
These have, indeed, the appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body. But these are not of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.
They should be made for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
You appear righteous to men. However, inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
Godliness with contentment is great gain.
He was a devout man who respected God with his entire household. He gave many gifts of mercy to the people and prayed to God always.
When Peter saw this he spoke to the people: You men of Israel, why are you amazed at this? Why do you look at us as though our own power or holiness made this man walk?
Be careful! Do not display your righteousness (good works) before men to be noticed by them. If you do, you will have no reward with your heavenly Father.
Let no man rob you of your prize by a self-abasement and worshipping of the angels, dwelling in the things that he has seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
Do not pray like the hypocrites! They want everyone to see them in the houses of worship and on the street corners. I assure you they have been paid in full.
Bodily exercise is profitable for a little. However, godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of the life that is to come.
A man named Ananias was in that city. He is a religious man who obeyed our Law and was highly respected by all the Jews living there.
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for God to save Israel. God's Holy Spirit was working in him.
Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Jehovah knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to preserve the unrighteous for the Day of Judgment. (Psalm 34:19) (Matthew 25:46)
Devout Jews from every nation under heaven were dwelling at Jerusalem.
I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or argument.
The secret of godliness is great and it is without controversy. 'He (Jesus Christ) was manifested (revealed) in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, and seen by angels. He preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, and received up in glory.'
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You close the kingdom of heaven to people. You do not invite others to enter nor do you enter.
frictions between men corrupted in mind and lacking in truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain.
I will clothe its priests with salvation. Then its godly ones will sing joyfully.
From Thematic Bible
Israel » Piety » Canaan
The people served Jehovah all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that outlived Joshua, who had seen all the great works Jehovah did for Israel. Joshua son of Nun, the servant of Jehovah, died at the age of a hundred and ten years old. They buried him on the border of his inheritance in Timnath-Serah, in the mount of Ephraim, on the north side of Gaash hill. read more.
After those generations were gathered to their fathers (died) another generation followed them. This new generation did not know Jehovah or the works he had done for Israel.
Go and announce to Jerusalem, 'This is what Jehovah says: I remember the unfailing loyalty of your youth, the love you had for me as a bride. I remember how you followed me into the desert, into a land that was not sown (farmed). Israel was dedicated (consecrated) to Jehovah. It was the best part of the harvest. All who consumed it became guilty, and disaster struck them,' says Jehovah.
Piety » Examples of piety » hezekiah
This is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and right and true to Jehovah his God.
Piety » Examples of piety » Jabez
Jabez cried out to the God of Israel: Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain. And God granted his request.
Piety » Examples of Godly young men
They buried the bones under a small tree in Jabesh. Then for seven days, they went without eating to show their sorrow.
Piety » Examples of piety » Timothy
I am mindful of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.
Piety » Examples of piety » Enoch
Piety » Examples of piety » Noah
This is the ACCOUNT OF NOAH. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time. He walked with God.
Piety » Examples of piety » Daniel
Daniel knew that the decree was signed. He went into his house. His windows were open in his chamber toward Jerusalem. He kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, like he did before.
Piety » Examples of piety » Ananias
A man named Ananias was in that city. He is a religious man who obeyed our Law and was highly respected by all the Jews living there.
Piety » Examples of piety » Nathanael
Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him. He said: Look an Israelite indeed. There is no deceit in him!
Piety » Examples of piety » Christ
He sent me and is with me. He has not left me alone. I always do the things that are pleasing to him!
Piety » Examples of piety » Simeon
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for God to save Israel. God's Holy Spirit was working in him.
Piety » Examples of piety » Anna
She had been a widow eighty-four years. She never left the temple. She worshipped and fasted with supplications day and night.
Piety » Examples of piety » Job
A man named Job lived in Uz. He was a man of integrity! He was decent, he respected God, and he stayed away from evil.