29 Bible Verses about Duty

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Luke 17:10

so when you have done all that you were commanded to do, say, we are unprofitable servants; we have only done what was our duty to do.

Luke 17:9

will he think himself oblig'd to that servant for doing what he was order'd? I believe not.

John 13:14

if I then, tho' lord and master, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet.

1 Corinthians 5:12

for what have I to do to judge those who are without the church; but are not you to judge those that are within?

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Duty » Pressure of » Rulers'

Duty » Daily » Husbands'

Duty » To brethren » Wives

Duty » Masters' » Of admonition

Duty » Masters' » Neglect of

Matthew 7:26

but every one that heareth these instructions of mine, and practiseth them not, shall be compared to a fool who built his house upon the sand:

Duty » To brethren » To the weak

1 Corinthians 9:22

to the weak I became as weak, that I might gain the weak: I became all things to all men, that I might save all sorts of men.

Matthew 25:35-36

for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye visited me.

Duty » To brethren » To enemies

More verses: Proverbs 25:21-22

Duty » To brethren » To neighbours

Romans 13:10

thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self." the benevolent never does wrong to his neighbour: therefore benevolence is the fulfilling of the law.

Romans 15:1-2

I add, we that are better inform'd ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not study our own pleasure. let every one of us consult the good of his neighbour to his edification.

More verses: Galatians 5:14

Duty » Masters' » Of giving warning

Duty » Daily » Gathering the manna

Duty » Parents » To teach

Duty » Of man to man

Matthew 25:34-46

the king shall say to those on his right hand, come, ye blessed of my father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye took care of me: I was in prison, and ye visited me. read more.
then will the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when did we see thee in hunger, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? when did we see thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? or when did we see thee sick, or in prison, and visited thee? and the king will reply, I declare unto you, your having done this for one of the least of these my brethren, is the same thing as doing it for me. then will he say to those on the left, depart from me ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels. for I was prest with hunger, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. then will they answer, Lord, when did we see thee in hunger, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? to this he will reply, I declare unto you, your not doing this for one of the least of these, is the same thing as not doing it for me. and these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Luke 10:25-37

Then a doctor of the law stood up to try him, saying, master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? to whom he answered, how does the law run in that case? what do you find? he replied, 'tis thus, "thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, with all thy strength, and with all thy understanding; and thy neighbour as thy self." read more.
you have answered well, replied Jesus, do this, and you shall live. but he being desirous to clear himself, said to Jesus, but what is meant by our neighbour? to which Jesus answered, a certain man, as he was going from Jerusalem to Jericho, fell among thieves, who stripp'd him, and beat him, then march'd off leaving him half dead. a certain priest happen'd to be travelling that way, who look'd upon him, and then pass'd on. a Levite too came to the same place, gave him a look, and pass'd on. but a certain Samaritan being on the road, came where he was, and when he saw him, he took compassion on him, went up to him, dress'd his wounds by applying oil and wine, then set him upon his own mule, and brought him to an inn, where he took care of him. upon his departure the next day, he took out two denarii, and gave them to the master of the house, take care of him, said he, and I will repay you all the charges you are at, upon my return. which now of the three do you think was neighbour to the man that was robb'd. he, reply'd the doctor, who took pity on him. then said Jesus to him, go then, and imitate his example.

Duty » Parents » To train

Duty » To brethren » Abounding

Duty » Masters' » Prompt payment of wages

Duty » Daily » Select readings ro 12; 1th 515-28

1 Thessalonians 5:15-28

Don't allow any one to return evil for evil, but strive to do all the good you can to one another, and to all the world. be always chearful. pray upon all occasions. read more.
be thankful to God for every thing, for so christians are oblig'd to be. don't abuse the gifts of the spirit. don't despise the prophetic gift. bring every thing to the test: if it be proof, abide by that: if it has the least appearance of evil, reject it. Now may the God of peace make you intirely holy: may every part of you, your spirit, soul, and body be preserved irreprovable at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. he that has called you, is faithful, and this he will effect. My brethren, pray for us. salute all the brethren with an holy kiss. I conjure you by the Lord, that this epistle may be read to all our christian brethren. the favour of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. AMEN.

Duty » Pressure of » It makes the message imperative

Acts 18:5

and when Silas and Timothy were arriv'd from Macedonia, Paul with great concern remonstrated to the Jews, that Jesus was the Messiah:

Acts 20:22

in our Lord Jesus Christ. but now I am fix'd in my resolution to go to Jerusalem, without any apprehension of what may befal me there:

Duty » Formation (making) » Life to be transformed, not conformed

Duty » Parents » To control

1 Timothy 3:12

a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner.

Duty » To brethren » Fervent

Duty » To brethren » Sincere

Romans 13:9

loves others hath fulfilled the law. for this, "thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness, thou shalt not covet;" and whatever social precept there be, it is reduced to this single head,

Duty » Daily » Prayer

Duty » Parents » To provide for

Duty » Pressure of » It sounds a woe in the ears of him who falters

1 Corinthians 9:16

for in barely preaching the gospel, I have nothing to glory in: because I am under an obligation to do it; yea, wo is unto me if I preach not the gospel.

Duty » To brethren » Impartial

Duty » Three-fold appropriation (taking) » The water of life

Duty » Servants » Faithfulness

Colossians 3:22

servants, be entirely obedient to those, whom the laws have made your masters, and not meerly out of regard to their observation, as designing only to please men, but from a principle of integrity, as fearing God:

Duty » Formation (making) » Danger of old ideals

1 Peter 1:14-15

as obedient children be no longer influenc'd by those passions, which were the effects of your former ignorance. but as he, who has called you, is holy: let your whole conduct be an imitation of his holiness.

Duty » Masters' » Just dealing

Duty » Servants » Respect for masters

1 Timothy 6:1

Let those who are in a state of servitude, consider the entire respect due to their masters, that the name of God, and the doctrine of the gospel may not be blasphemed.

Duty » Servants » Obedience

Duty » Three-fold appropriation (taking) » Instruction

Duty » Donation (giving) » Give or lose

Matthew 16:25

for whosoever will save himself, shall be a looser: and whosoever shall suffer loss for my sake, shall be a gainer.

Duty » Pressure of » It burns like an inward fire

Duty » To brethren » Unselfish

Duty » Masters' » Refraining from threats

Duty » Daily » Reading of the word

Duty » Daily » Watchfulness

Duty » Servants » Patience in hard places

Duty » Three-fold appropriation (taking) » Cup of salvation

Duty » Formation (making) » After the divine plan

Duty » Donation (giving) » With a free hand

Duty » Donation (giving) » As stewards

Duty » Masters' » Consideration for employees

Duty » Daily » Exhortation

Duty » Three-fold appropriation (taking) » Divine strength

Duty » Three-fold appropriation (taking) » All of life's opportunities

Duty » Formation (making) » A perfect example

Duty » Donation (giving) » The blessedness of

Duty » Pressure of » It binds the soul to its task

Duty » To brethren » Christ's love the standard of

Duty » To brethren » Proof of discipleship

Duty » Daily » Performing of vows

Duty » Servants » Desire to please

Duty » Parents » To love

Duty » Daily » Cross-bearing

Duty » Pressure of » It calls like the voice of a lion

Duty » Pressure of » It urges to haste

Parents » Duty » Example, good

More verses: 2 Chronicles 27:2

Parents » Duty » To teach

Parents » Duty » To train

Parents » Duty » To nurture

Parents » Duty » To control

1 Timothy 3:12

a deacon must have but one wife, and govern his children, and the rest of the family in a proper manner.

Parents » Duty » To provide for

Parents » Duty » To love

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Daily Duty

Hebrews 10:11

While the high priest in his daily administrations frequently repeated the same sacrifices which could by no means expiate sin;

Jury Duty

Matthew 5:33-37

Again, ye have heard that it hath been said to the antients, "Thou shalt not for swear thy self, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths."

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