46 Bible Verses about reverence
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Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him.
And so, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only when I was with you but even more now that I am absent, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
As a mortal man, he offered up prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his devotion to God.
"Rise in the presence of the aged and honor the elderly face-to-face. "Fear your God. I am the LORD.
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?
Finally, he sent his son to them, thinking, "They will respect my son.'
for kings, and for everyone who has authority, so that we might lead a quiet and peaceful life with all godliness and dignity.
and you will submit to one another out of reverence for the Messiah.
But I, because of the abundance of your gracious love, may come into your house. In awe of you, I will worship in your holy Temple.
The fear of the LORD is where wisdom begins, and knowing holiness demonstrates understanding.
"Each of you is to fear his mother and father. "Observe my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
But each individual man among you must love his wife as he loves himself; and may the wife fear her husband.
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let's cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit by becoming mature in our holy fear of God.
Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king.
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.
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.
"Your fear of God has been your confidence, hasn't it? The integrity of your life has been your hope, hasn't it?
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.
"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?'
"Then the owner of the vineyard said, "What should I do? I'll send my son whom I love. Maybe they'll respect him.'
"Neither," he answered. "I have come as commander of the LORD's Army." Joshua immediately fell on his face to the earth and worshipped, saying to him, "Lord, what do you have for your servant by way of command?"
When Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him, bowed down at his feet, and began to worship him.
Let the conclusion of all of these thoughts be heard: Fear God and obey his commandments, for this is what it means to be human.
That day, the LORD exalted Joshua in the presence of all Israel so that they revered him just as they had revered Moses throughout his life.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Rock-solid security is found in the fear of the LORD, and within it one's children find refuge.
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"
Let's go to his dwelling place and worship at his footstool.
so that in the depths of my deceived heart I worshipped them with my mouth and hands,
Then the Lord said: "Because these people draw near with their mouths and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me, worship of me has become merely like rules taught by human beings.
In a similar way, you wives must submit yourselves to your husbands so that, even if some of them refuse to obey the word, they may be won over without a word through your conduct as wives
The city parks will be filled with boys and girls. They will play in the city's open parks.'
From Thematic Bible
God, Glory of » Reverence
So people will fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glories from the rising of the sun; for he will come as a pent-up stream that the breath of the LORD drives along.
God, Goodness of » Reverence
Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come in awe to the LORD and to his goodness in the last days.
Jerusalem will be for me a name of joy, praise, and glory to all the nations of the earth that hear about all the good that I'm doing for them. They'll fear and tremble because of all the good and because of all the peace that I'm bringing to Jerusalem.'
Reverence » For religious leaders for word of God » For God's name
Therefore, this is how you should pray: "Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.
"For this is what the high and lofty One says, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "He lives in the height and in holiness, and also with the one who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
"Tell Aaron and his sons that they are to separate themselves for the sacred things of the Israelis and that they are not to defile my holy name. I am the LORD.
"If you aren't careful to observe all the words of this Law that have been written in this book, instructing you to fear this glorious and awesome name of the LORD your God,
and said, "May the name of God be blessed forever and ever; wisdom and power are his for evermore.
Reverence » For men of God
When Moses would go out to the tent, all the people would get up, and each would stand in the doorway of his tent, watching Moses until he entered the tent.
The islanders honored us in many ways, and when we were about to sail again, they supplied us with everything we needed.
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. Hold them in the highest regard, loving them because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Reverence » For parents » For 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,
Reverence » For Christ
In fact, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit immediately heard about him and came and fell down at his feet.
Suddenly, a leper came up to him, fell down before him, and said, "Sir, if you want to, you can make me clean."
While Jesus was telling them these things, an official came up and fell down before him. "My daughter has just died," he said. "But come and lay your hand on her, and she will live."
Then the mother of Zebedee's sons came to Jesus with her sons. She bowed down in front of him to ask him for a favor.
Reverence » Godly » Awe » For God and sacred things encouraged
The commander of the LORD's Army replied to Joshua, "Remove your sandals from your feet, because the place where you're standing is holy." So Joshua did so.
He sent deliverance to his people; he ordained his covenant to last forever; his name is holy and awesome.
Reverence » For servants of God
Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.
The islanders honored us in many ways, and when we were about to sail again, they supplied us with everything we needed.
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. Hold them in the highest regard, loving them because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
Reverence » For parents » 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.
Reverence » For the word of God » Its words sacred, not to be altered
If anyone takes away any words from the book of this prophecy, God will take away his portion of the tree of life and the holy city that are described in this book.
Do not add or subtract a thing to what I'm commanding you. Observe the commands of the LORD your God.
Now as to everything I'm commanding you, you must be careful to observe it. Don't add to or subtract from it."
Reverence » For 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.
Elihu waited to have a word with Job, since the others were older than he, but when he saw that there had been no response from those three, he got even more angry. 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. read more.
I thought, experience should speak; abundance of years teaches wisdom.
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.
Reverence » For kings
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."
David told Abishai, "Don't destroy him. Who can raise his hand to strike the LORD's anointed and remain innocent?
At this David asked him, "How is it that you weren't afraid to raise your hand to strike the LORD's anointed?"
Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king.
Do not curse the king, even in your thoughts. Do not curse the rich, even in your bedroom. For a bird will fly by and tell what you say, or something with wings may talk about it.
Reverence » For God
"Woe to the one who quarrels with his makers, a mere potsherd with the potsherds of the earth! Woe to the one who says to the one forming him, "What are you making?' or "Your work has no human hands?'!
When Moses came down from Mount Sinai, he had the two tablets in his hand, and he did not know that the skin of his face was ablaze with light because he had been speaking with God. Aaron and all the Israelis saw Moses and immediately noticed that the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. When Moses called to them, Aaron and the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and he spoke to them. read more.
Afterwards all the Israelis came near and he gave them everything the LORD told him on Mount Sinai as commandments. When Moses finished speaking with them he put a veil over his face, and then whenever Moses would come in the LORD's presence to speak with him, he would remove the veil until he left the LORD's presence. When he went out, he would tell the Israelis what he had been commanded. The Israelis would see the face of Moses and that the skin of his face shone; then Moses would put the veil back over his face until he went in to speak with God.
"Do not come any closer," God said. "Remove your sandals from your feet, because the place where you are standing is holy ground."
Then Abram fell to the ground as God continued speaking to him.
When morning came on the third day, there was thunder and lightning, with a heavy cloud over the mountain, and the very loud sound of a ram's horn. All the people in the camp trembled. Moses brought the people from the camp to meet God, and they stood at the base of the mountain. Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke because the LORD had come down in fire on it. Smoke went up from it like smoke from a kiln, and the whole mountain shook violently. read more.
As the sound of the ram's horn grew louder and louder, Moses would speak and God would answer with thunder. When the LORD came down on Mount Sinai to the top of the mountain, he summoned Moses to the top of the mountain, and Moses went up. The LORD told Moses, "Go down and warn the people so they don't break through to look at the LORD, and many of them perish. Even the priests who approach the LORD must consecrate themselves. Otherwise, the LORD will attack them." Moses told the LORD, "The people cannot come up to Mount Sinai because you warned us: "Set boundaries around the mountain and consecrate it.'" The LORD told him, "Go down, and come back up with Aaron, but the priests and the people must not break through to go up to the LORD. Otherwise, he will attack them."
Reverence » For the sanctuary
Watch your step whenever you visit God's house, and come more ready to listen than to offer a fool's sacrifice, since fools never think they're doing evil.
Then he told those who were selling the doves, "Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father's house a marketplace!"
Reverence » For magistrates
especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.
In a similar way, these dreamers also defile their flesh, reject the Lord's authority, and slander his glorious beings.
Reverence » For parents
"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
"Each of you is to fear his mother and father. "Observe my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
Woe to the one who says to his father, "What are you begetting?' or to a woman, "To what are you giving birth?'!"
Reverence » For God's house
Topics on Reverence
Attitudes Of Reverence
Psalm 5:7But I, because of the abundance of your gracious love, may come into your house. In awe of you, I will worship in your holy Temple.
Godly Reverence
Exodus 3:5"Do not come any closer," God said. "Remove your sandals from your feet, because the place where you are standing is holy ground."
Reverence To God
Hebrews 12:28Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful and worship God in reverence and fear in a way that pleases him.
Reverence, And Blessing
Psalm 128:1How blessed are all who fear the LORD as they follow in his ways.
Reverence, And God's Nature
1 Samuel 12:24Only, fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. Indeed, consider what great things he has done for you.
Reverence, And Obedience
Jonah 1:16Then the men feared the LORD greatly, offered a sacrifice to the LORD, and made vows.
Reverence, And Social Behaviour
Ephesians 5:21and you will submit to one another out of reverence for the Messiah.