26 Bible Verses about reverence
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Therefore, receiving, as we now do, a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us cherish thankfulness so that we may ever offer to God an acceptable service, with godly reverence and awe.
Therefore, my dearly-loved friends, as I have always found you obedient, labour earnestly with fear and trembling--not merely as though I were present with you, but much more now since I am absent from you--labour earnestly, I say, to make sure of your own salvation.
For Jesus during his earthly life offered up prayers and entreaties, crying aloud and weeping as He pleaded with Him who was able to bring Him in safety out of death, and He was delivered from the terror from which He shrank.
Besides this, our earthly fathers used to discipline us and we treated them with respect, and shall we not be still more submissive to the Father of our spirits, and live?
Later still he sent to them his son, saying, "'They will respect my son.'
including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.
Yet I insist that among you also, each man is to love his own wife as much as he loves himself, and let a married woman see to it that she treats her husband with respect.
Having therefore these promises, beloved friends, let us purify ourselves from all defilement of body and of spirit, and secure perfect holiness through the fear of God.
Household servants, be submissive to your masters, and show them the utmost respect--not only if they are kind and thoughtful, but also if they are unreasonable.
And if you address as your Father Him who judges impartially in accordance with each man's actions, then spend in fear the time of your stay here on earth,
but in your hearts consecrate Christ as Lord, being always ready to make your defence to any one who asks from you a reason for the hope which you cherish.
Then the owner of the vineyard said, "'What am I to do? I will send my son--my dearly-loved son: they will probably respect him.'
When Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him, and threw himself at his feet to do him homage.
Married women, in the same way, be submissive to your husbands, so that even if some of them disbelieve the Message, they may, apart from the Message, be won over by the daily life of their wives, after watching your daily life--
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Reverence » For religious leaders for word of God » For God's name
"In this manner therefore pray: 'Our Father who art in Heaven, may Thy name be kept holy;
Reverence » For men of God
They also loaded us with honours, and when at last we sailed they put supplies on board for us.
Receive him therefore with heartfelt Christian joy, and hold in honour men like him;
Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers; and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Let the Elders who perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.
Reverence » For parents » For rulers
Yet in just the same way these dreamers also pollute the body, while they set authority at naught and speak evil of dignities.
Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.
Reverence » For Christ
Forthwith a woman whose little daughter was possessed by a foul spirit heard of Him, and came and flung herself at His feet.
And a leper came to Him, and throwing himself at His feet, said, "Sir, if only you are willing you are able to cleanse me."
While He was thus speaking, a Ruler came up and profoundly bowing said, "My daughter is just dead; but come and put your hand upon her and she will return to life."
Then she came and threw herself at His feet and entreated Him. "O Sir, help me," she said.
Then the mother of the sons of Zabdi came to Him with her sons, and knelt before Him to make a request of Him.
Reverence » Godly » Awe » For God and sacred things encouraged
Reverence » For servants of God
Obey your leaders and be submissive to them. For they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will have to give account; that they may do this with joy and not with lamentation. For that would be of no advantage to you.
They also loaded us with honours, and when at last we sailed they put supplies on board for us.
Receive him therefore with heartfelt Christian joy, and hold in honour men like him;
Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers; and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Let the Elders who perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
Receive him therefore with heartfelt Christian joy, and hold in honour men like him;
Let the Elders who perform their duties wisely and well be held worthy of double honour, especially those who labour in preaching and teaching.
Remember your former leaders--it was they who brought you God's Message. Bear in mind how they ended their lives, and imitate their faith.
and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
Reverence » For the word of God » Its words sacred, not to be altered
and that if any one takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take from him his share in the Tree of Life and in the holy city--the things described in this book.
Reverence » For the aged
Never administer a sharp reprimand to a man older than yourself; but entreat him as if he were your father, and the younger men as brothers; the elder women too as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, with perfect modesty.
Reverence » For kings
Reverence » For God
Reverence » For the sanctuary
And to the pigeon-dealers He said, "Take these things away. Do not turn my Father's house into a market."
Reverence » For magistrates
and especially those who are abandoned to sensuality--craving, as they do, for polluted things, and scorning control. Fool-hardy and self-willed, they do not tremble when speaking evil of glorious beings;
Yet in just the same way these dreamers also pollute the body, while they set authority at naught and speak evil of dignities.
Reverence » For parents
Reverence » For God's house
Topics on Reverence
Godly Reverence
2 Peter 1:6along with knowledge, self-control; along with self-control, power of endurance;
Reverence To God
Hebrews 12:28Therefore, receiving, as we now do, a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us cherish thankfulness so that we may ever offer to God an acceptable service, with godly reverence and awe.
Reverence, And Blessing
Acts 10:35but that in every nation those who fear Him and live good lives are acceptable to Him.
Reverence, And God's Nature
1 Timothy 1:17Now to the immortal and invisible King of the Ages, who alone is God, be honour and glory to the Ages of the Ages! Amen.
Reverence, And Obedience
Revelation 5:14Then the four living creatures said "Amen," and the Elders fell down and worshipped.
Reverence, And Social Behaviour
Ephesians 5:21and submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
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