6 Bible Verses about Manners
Most Relevant Verses
After this manner therefore pray ye:Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name;
And when they had come to him, he said to them: Ye yourselves know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you the whole time,
And if one who is an unbeliever inviteth you to a feast, and ye choose to go, eat whatever is set before you, without asking any questions for the sake of conscience. But if any one say to you, This hath been offered in sacrifice to an idol, do not eat of it, on account of him that showed you this, and from a regard to conscience; conscience I mean, not thine own, but that of the other. For why is my liberty to be judged by another conscience [than my own]?read more.
If I partake with thankfulness, why am I to be evil spoken of in a matter for which I give thanks?
doth not behave herself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, maketh no account of an injury,
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, buying up opportunities. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every one.
For ye yourselves know how ye ought to imitate us; for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you, neither did we eat any mans bread for nought, but were working with labor and travail night and day, that we might not be burdensome to any of you. Not because we have not authority, but to make ourselves an example to you, that ye should imitate us.read more.
For also when we were with you, this we commanded you: If any one will not work, neither let him eat.
From Thematic Bible
Manners » Rules for guests
And if one who is an unbeliever inviteth you to a feast, and ye choose to go, eat whatever is set before you, without asking any questions for the sake of conscience.
Manners » In presence of » Superiors
Manners » Obeisance to strangers
Manners » In presence of » The aged
Manners » Standing while guests eat
Manners » Courteousness encouraged
Finally, be, all of one mind, have fellow feeling, love as brethren, be compassionate, be humble;