57 Bible Verses about Status

Thou, O king, a king of kings: for the God of the heavens gave to thee a kingdom strong and powerful, and splendid. And in all that the sons of men dwelt, the beasts of the open field and the birds of the heavens he gave into thine hand, and gave thee power over them all Thou this head of gold.

And it will be from after this, and Absalom will make to him. chariots and horses, and fifty men running before him. And Absalom rose early and stood by the hand of the way of the gate: and it will be every man which shall be to him strife coming to the king for judgment, and Absalom will call to him and say, Where, from what city thou? And he will say, of one of the tribes of Israel is thy servant And Absalom will say to him, See, thy words good and straight, and none to hear to thee from the king.read more.
And Absalom will say, Who will set me judge in the land? and to me shall every man come which shall be to him strife and judgment, and I did him justice. And it was in a man's coming near to worship to him, and he stretched forth his hand and laid hold of him, and kissed him. And Absalom will do according to this word to all Israel who will come for judgment to the king: and Absalom will steal the heart of the men of Israel.

And David son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. And the days which he reigned over Israel were forty years; in Hebron he reigned seven years, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three. And he will die in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honor: and Solomon his son will reign in his stead.

A son will honor the father, and the servant his lord; and if I a father, where mine honor? and if I their lord, where my fear? said Jehovah of armies to you, O priests despising my name. And ye said, In what did we despise thy name?

Behold, as the eyes of servants to the hand of their lords, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes are to Jehovah our God, even till he compassionate us.

And which of you having a servant ploughing or feeding, who will say to him having come out of the field, Quickly having come, recline? But will he not say to him, Prepare what I shall sup, and, being girded, serve me, till I eat and drink; and after these, thou mayest eat and drink? He has no favor to that servant, for he did the things appointed. I think not.read more.
So also ye, when ye do all appointed you, say, That we are useless servants: for what we ought to do, we have done.

And I will you to know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman the man; and the head of Christ God.

And a certain Pharisee having risen up in the council, by name Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, honoured by all the people, urged to put the sent without a little while.

Then spake Jesus to the crowds and to his disciples, Saying, Upon Moses' seat sat the scribes and Pharisees.

And Paul, having looked intently to the council, said, Men, brethren, I have lived as a citizen in all good conscience to God till this day. And the chief priest Ananias commanded those standing by him to strike his month. Then said Paul to him, God is about to strike thee, thou wall covered with dust: and sittest thou judging me according to law, and commanded me to be struck illegally?read more.
And they standing by said, Revilest thou God's chief priest? And Paul said, I knew not, brethren, that he is chief priest: for it has been written, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people.

And all their works do they, to be seen by men: and make broad their preservatives, and enlarge the border of their garments And love the first place at suppers, and the first seat in the assemblies, And greetings in the markets, and to be called by men, Rabbi, Rabbi.

And he said to them in his teaching, Look from the scribes, wishing to walk in robes, and greetings in market-places, And first seats in synagogues, and first place at tables in first meals:

And all the people hearing, he said to his disciples, Hold from the scribes, wishing to walk about in robes, and loving greetings in the markets, and precedencies in assemblies, and the first places at tables at suppers;

When therefore thou doest alms, thou shouldst not sound the trumpet before thee, as hypocrites do in the assemblies, and in the streets, that they might be praised by men. Verily I say to you, They have their reward.

And they approaching to Jesus, besought him earnestly, saying, That he is worthy to whom he will bestow this: For he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue.

Wealth will add many friends; and the poor one will be separated from his neighbor.

And queen Sheba will see all Solomon's wisdom, and the house which he built, And the food of his table, and the seats of his servants, and the standing of his attendants, and their vestments, and his cup-bearers, and his burnt-offerings which he will bring up to the house of Jehovah; and no more spirit was in her. And she will say to the king, The word was truth which I heard in my land concerning thy words, and concerning thy wisdom.read more.
And I believed not the words until I came, and mine eyes will see it: and behold, the half was not announced to me: thou didst add wisdom and good to the report which I heard.

And the queen of Sheba will see the wisdom of Solomon, and the house which he built, And the food of his table, and the seat of his servants, and the standing of those waiting upon him, and their clothing, and his cup-bearers and their clothing, and his ascent that he went up to the house of Jehovah; and no more spirit was in her. And she will say to the king, The word was truth which I heard in my land concerning thy words, and concerning thy wisdom:read more.
And I believed not their words till when I came, and mine eyes will see: and behold, the half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not announced to me: thou didst add upon the hearing which I heard.

A man as in the land of Uz, Job his name; and that man was blameless and upright, and fearing God, and departing from evil. And seven sons and three daughters will be born to him. And his possession will be seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred pair of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and service exceedingly much; and that man shall be great above all the sons of the east.

My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, of glory, with distinction of faces. For if there come into your synagogue a man wearing gold rings on is fingers, in brilliant clothing, and there come in also a beggar in filthy clothing; And ye look toward him bearing the brilliant clothing, and ye say to him, Sit thou well here; and to the beggar ye say, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:read more.
Were ye not separated among yourselves, and become judges of evil reflections?

And the Pharisees, seeing, said to his disciples, Wherefore does your teacher eat with tax collectors and the sinful?

And the scribes and Pharisees having seen him eating with publicans and sinful, said to his disciples, Why does he eat and drink with publicans and sinful?

And the scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Wherefore eat and drink ye with publicans and sinful?

And all publicans and sinful were drawing near him to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, That this receives the sinful, and eats together with them.

The Pharisee having stood, prayed these to himself, O God, I return thee thanks that I am not as the rest of men, rapacious, unjust, adulterers, or also as this publican.

And the leprous in whom the stroke, his garments shall be rent, and his head shall be uncovered, and upon the lips he shall be covered, and he shall cry, Unclean, unlcean. All the days which the stroke is in him, he shall be unclean: he is unclean: he shall dwell separately; without the camp is his dwelling.

And they going out from Jericho, a great crowd followed him. And, behold, two blind sitting by the way, having heard that Jesus passes by, cried out, saying, Pity us, O Lord, son of David. And the crowd censured them that they should be silent: but they cried the more, saying, Pity us, O Lord, son of David.

And they come into Jericho: and he going out from Jericho, and his disciples, and a sufficient crowd, Bartimeus the blind, son of Timms, sat by the way asking alms. And having heard that it is Jesus the Nazarite, he began to cry, and to say, Son of David, O Jesus, compasaionate me. And many were rebuking him, that he should be silent: and he cried much more, Son of David, compassionate me.

And it was in his drawing near to Jericho, a certain blind sat by the way, begging: And having heard the multitude passing by, he inquired what this might be. And they announced to him, That Jesus the Nazarite passes by.read more.
And he cried out, saying, Jesus, son of David, pity me. And they going before censured him, that he be silent: and he so much the more cried out, O son of David, pity me.

And he coming to a certain town, ten leprous men met him, who stood far off: And they lifted up the voice, saying, Jesus, faster, pity us.

For this, because of your treading upon the poor one, and ye will take away the liftings up of wheat from him: ye built houses of hewn stone, and ye shall not dwell in them; ye planted vineyards of desire and ye shall not drink their wine. For I knew your many transgressions, and your strong sins: pressing upon the just, taking a ransom, and they turned away the needy in the gate

Wherefore were not times hidden from the Almighty,? and they knowing him saw not his days. They will remove the bound; they will strip off the flock, and they will feed. They will lead away the ass of the orphans, and they will take for pledge, the widow's ox.read more.
They will turn the needy from the Way: the poor of the earth hid themselves together. Behold, wild asses in the desert will go forth in their work, seeking for prey: the sterile region bread for him, and for the young. In the field they will harvest his meslin, and they will glean the vintage of the unjust one. They will cause the naked to lodge without clothing, and no covering in the cold. They will be wet from the pouring rains of the mountains, and they embraced the rock from no shelter. They will strip the orphan from the breast, and take a pledge for the poor. They caused the naked to go without clothing, and from the hungry they took away the sheaf; Between their walls they will press out oil; they trod their wine-presses, and they will thirst From the city men will groan, and the soul of the wounded will cry out: and God will not set folly.

And there was a certain beggar, Lazarus by name, who was cast at his gate, having been wounded,

Happy the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of the heavens. Happy they suffering: for they shall be comforted. Happy the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.read more.
Happy they hungering and thirsting for Justice: for they shall be filled.

And he having lifted up his eyes upon his disciples, said, Happy the poor, for yours is the kingdom of God Happy the hungering now: for ye shall be satisfied. Happy the weeping now: for ye shall laugh.

Then young children were brought to him, that he might put hands upon them and pray: and the disciples censured them. But Jesus said, Let go the young children, and hinder them not, to come to me: for of such is the kingdom of the heavens. And having put hands upon them, he went out from thence.

And they brought young children to him, that he might touch them: and the disciples rebuked those bringing. And Jesus, having seen, felt pain, and said to them, Permit children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Truly I say to you, Whoever should not receive the kingdom of God as a young child, should not come into it.read more.
And having taken them up in his arms, having put the hands upon them, he praised them.

And they also brought babes to him, that he might touch them: and the disciples having seen, censured them. And Jesus having called them, said, Leave the young children to come to me, and hinder them not: for of such is time kingdom of God. Truly I say to you, Whoever should not receive the kingdom of God as a young child should not enter into it.

And, behold, one having come said to him, Good teacher, what good shall I do, that I might have eternal life? And he said to him, Why sayest thou me good? None is good except one, God; but if thou wouldst come into life, keep the commands. He says to him, Which? And Jesus said, thus: Thou shalt not murder; Thou shalt not commit adultery; Thou shalt not steal; Thou shalt not bear false witness;read more.
Honour thy father and mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. The young man says to him, All these have I watched from my youth; what yet do I want? Jesus said to him, If thou wished to be perfected, retire, sell thy possessions, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. And the young man having heard the word, departed, being grieved: for he was holding many possessions. And Jesus said to his disciples, Truly I say to you, That with difficulty shall a rich one come into the kingdom of the heavens. And again I say to you, It is of easier labor for a camel to pass through the hole of a needle, than for a rich one to come into the kingdom of God. And his disciples were greatly struck with amazement, saying, Who then can be saved? And Jesus having looked up said to them, With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Then Peter having answered, said to him, Behold, we have let go all things, and have followed thee; what therefore shall be to us? And Jesus said to them, Verily I say to you, That ye having followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man should sit upon the throne of his glory, shall be seated ye also upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And every one who lets go houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or fields, for the sake of my name, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit eternal life. And many first shall be last, and the last first.

And he going in the way, one running and having fallen upon his knees, asked him, Good teacher, What shall I do that I might inherit eternal life And Jesus said to him, Why sayest thou me good? none good, except the one God. Thou knowest the commands: Thou shouldst not commit adultery; Thou shouldst not kill; Thou shouldst not steal; Thou shouldst not bear false testimony; Thou shouldst not defraud; Honour thy father and mother.read more.
And he, having answered, said to him, O teacher, all these have I watched from my youth. And Jesus having looked upon him, loved him, and said to him, One thing is wanting to thee retire; whatever thou hast, sell, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, having taken up the cross. And he, being sad at the word, went away being grieved: for he had many possessions. And Jesus having looked round, said to his disciples, With what difficulty shall they having property enter into the kingdom of God And his disciples were amazed at his words. And Jesus again having answered, says to them, How difficult, children, is it for those trusting in property to enter into the kingdom of God! It is easier labor for a camel to come through the hole of a needle, than for a rich one to come into the kingdom of God. And they were struck with amazement, excessively, saying to themselves, And who can be saved And Jesus having beheld them says, With men impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God. And Peter began to say to him, Behold, we have left all things, and have followed thee. And Jesus having answered, said, Truly I say to you, There is none who has left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or fields, for sake of me, and the good news, Except he should receive a hundred-fold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mother, and children, and fields, with expulsions; and in the time coming eternal life. And many first shall be last; and the last first.

And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, having done what, shall I inherit eternal life? And Jesus said to him, Why sayest thou me good? none good except the one God. Thou knowest the commands, Thou shouldest not commit adultery, Thou shouldest not kill, Thou shouldest not steal, Thou shouldest not bear false testimony, Honour thy father and thy mother.read more.
And he said, All these have I watched from my youth. And Jesus having heard these, said to him, Yet one thing fails thee: all whatever thou hast, sell and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. And he having heard these things, was sorely grieved: for he was very rich. And Jesus having seen him being sorely grieved, said, With how much difficulty shall they having possessions come into the kingdom of God! For it is easier for a camel to come through the hole of a needle, than for a rich one to come into the kingdom of God. And they having heard, said, And who can be saved? And he said, The things impossible with men, are possible with God. And Peter said, Behold, we have left all, and followed thee. And he said to them, Truly I say to you, That there is none who has left home, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for sake of the kingdom of God, Who should not receive many fold in this time, and in life coming, eternal life.

he has pulled down the powerful from thrones, and lifted up the He has filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he sent away empty.

A certain man was rich, and was clothed in purple and fine linen, being daily splendidly gladdened: And there was a certain beggar, Lazarus by name, who was cast at his gate, having been wounded, And eagerly desirous to be fed from crumbs falling from the rich one's table: but also the dogs, coming, licked off his wounds.read more.
And it was, the beggar died, and was carried by messengers into Abraham's bosom: and the rich one died also, and was buried; And in hades, having lifted up his eyes, being in torments, he sees Abraham from far off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he having called out, said, Father Abraham, pity me, and send Lazarus, that he might dip his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. But Abraham said, Child, remember that thou didst receive thy good things in thy life, and Lazarus likewise evil things: and now here is he comforted, and thou art tormented. And besides all these, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed: so that they wishing to pass through thence to you could not; neither could they cross over from thence to us.

For ye see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many powerful, not, many well born: But the foolish things of the world, has God chosen that he might shame the wise; and the weak things of the world has God chosen that he might shame things strong; And the ignoble things of the world, and the despised things, has God chosen, and things not being, that the things being he might leave unemployed:read more.
That no flesh might boast before him.

In that hour came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens? And Jesus, having called a young child, set it in the midst of them, And said, Truly I say to you, Except ye be turned, and become as young children, ye should not come into the kingdom of the heavens.read more.
Whoever, therefore, should be humbled as this young child, the same is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens. And whoever shall receive such a young child in my name, receives me.

And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What reasoned ye to yourselves in the way And they were silent; for they discussed to one another in the way, who the greatest. And having sat down, he called the twelve, and says to them, If any wish to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.read more.
And having taken a young child, he set him in the midst of them: and having taken it up in his arms, he said to them, Whoever should receive ones of such young children in my name, receives me: and whoever should receive me, receives not me, but him sending me.

And there came up a conference among them, thus, which of them should be the greatest. And Jesus, having seen the reflection of their heart, having taken up a child, set it by himself, And he said to them, Whoever should receive this child in my name receives me: and whoever should receive me, receives him having sent me: for he being less among you all, the same shall be great.

Then came to him the mother of the sons of Zebedee, with her sons, worshipping, and asking something of him. And he said to her, What wilt thou? She says to him, Say that these my two sons might sit, the one on thy right hand, and one on thy left, in thy kingdom. And Jesus having answered, said, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink the cup which I am about to drink, and be immersed with the immersion which I am immersed? They say to him, We can.read more.
And he says to them, Truly my cup shall ye drink, and with the immersion which I am immersed shall ye be immersed; but to sit on my right, and on my left, is not mine to give, but to those it was prepared for by my Father. And the ten having heard, felt pain about the two brethren. But Jesus, having called them, said, Ye know that the rulers rule over their nations, and the great exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you; but whoever should wish to be great among you, let him be your attendant; And whoever would be first among you, let him be your servant: As the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his soul a ransom for many.

And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come to him, saying, Teacher, we wish that whatever we should ask, thou wouldst do for us. And he said to them, What wish you me to do for you? And they said to him, Give us that we might sit, one from thy right hand, and one front thy left, in thy glory.read more.
And Jesus said to them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink the cup which I drink? and the immersion with which I am immersed to be immersed And they said to him, We can. And Jesus said to them, Truly the cup which I drink shall ye drink; and the immersion with which I am immersed, shall ye be immersed. And to sit from my right hand, and from my left is not mine to give; but for whom it has been prepared. And the ten having heard, began to feel pain about James and John. And Jesus having called them, says to them, Ye know that they thinking to be first of the nations rule over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them. And it shall not be so among you: but whoever should wish to be great among you, shall be your attendant: And whoever of you should wish to be the first, he shall be the servant of all. For also the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his soul a ransom for many.

And he spake a parable to the called, fixing his attention how they chose out the first places at table; saying to them, When thou art called to the nuptials, thou shouldest not recline in the first place at table; lest a more honourable than thou be called by him: And he having called thee and him, having come, shall say to thee, Give place to this; and then thou shalt begin with shame to take possession of the last place.read more.
But when thou art called, having gone, recline in the last place; that when he having called thee come, might say to thee, Friend, mount up higher; then shall honour be to thee beore them reclining with thee. For whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and he humbling himself shall be exalted.

When therefore he washed their feet; and took his garments, going to recline again, he said to them, Knew ye what I have done to you? Ye call one Teacher and Lord: and ye say well; for I am. If therefore, I washed your feet, the Lord and Teacher; ye also ought to wash the feet of one another:read more.
For I have given you a pattern, as I have done to you, also should ye do.

Nothing by hired labor, or vainglory; but in lowliness the leaders hold each other above themselves. Look ye each not on the things of themselves, but also each the things of others. For let this be in mind among you, which also in Christ Jesus;

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither servant nor free, there is neither male and female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

For the servant called in the Lord, is the freedman of the Lord: likewise also the freedman called, is the servant of Christ.

But neither the man without the woman, nor the woman without the man, in the Lord. For as the woman by the man, so also the man by the woman; and all things of God.

And let the humble brother boast in his elevation: And the rich, in his humiliation: for as the flower of the grass he shall pass by.