40 Bible Verses about Respect

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1 Corinthians 12:23

and those which we judge the less honorable parts we clothe with more abundant honor; and so our less comely parts have more comeliness added to them, of which our comely ones have no need.

James 2:9

But if ye partially respect persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.

James 2:3

and ye turn your eyes toward him that weareth the fine clothes, and say to him, Sit thou here in an honorable place; and say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:

1 Thessalonians 4:12

as we gave you in charge, that ye may walk decently toward those that are without, and may have need of no one's assistance.

James 2:1

My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, in a partial respect of persons.

Philippians 4:11

Not that I speak on account of want; for I have learnt in whatever circumstances I am, to be contented.

Mark 14:59

but neither was their evidence consistent.

Romans 13:7

Render therefore to all what is their due: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, reverence to whom reverence, honor to whom honor.

Luke 18:2

saying, There was a judge in a certain city, who neither feared God, nor regarded man.

Romans 3:2

Much, every way: chiefly, because they were intrusted with the oracles of God.

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Respect » Due to rulers

Jude 1:8

So these vile dreamers also defile the flesh, despise authority, and speak evil of dignities.

Respect » Due to religious leaders

Respect » Due to the aged

1 Timothy 5:1-2

Do not chide a senior, but exhort him as a father; and younger men as brethren: the elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with all purity.

Respect » To one another

Respect » Who the lord does not respect

Respect » Who the lord respects

Respect » Those that do not respect the proud

Respect » To the aged

Respect » To an army

Luke 14:10

But when thou art invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, that, when he who invited thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then wilt thou have honor before them that sit at table with thee:

Respect » To rulers

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Respect, For God's Character

2 Peter 1:19-21

We have also the more sure word of the prophets, to which ye do well to attend, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star rise in your hearts:

Respect, For Human Beings

Colossians 3:9-11

Lie not one to another, seeing ye have put off the old man with his evil practices;

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