38 Bible Verses about ethics, personal

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

On these two commandments

This is the first commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is no other commandment greater than these.

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil, cleave to that which is good. In brotherly love be full of tender affection toward each other, in honour preferring one another:

Therefore as we have opportunity, let us do good unto all men; but especially to them who are of the houshold of faith.

having been the wife of one husband, Well reported of for good works, if she hath brought up children, if she hath lodged strangers, if she hath washed the feet of the saints, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

Finally, Be ye all of one mind, sympathizing with each other, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

Take heed that ye practise not your righteousness before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Therefore when thou dost alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do, in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But when thou dost alms, let not thy left-hand know what thy right-hand doth:read more.
That thy alms may be in secret, and thy father who seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother, shall be liable to the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be liable to the council; but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be liable to hell-fire.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report: if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things:

Then desire having conceived, bringeth forth sin; and sin being perfected, bringeth forth death.

We also are men of like passions with you, and preach to you, to turn from these vanities unto the living God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all things that are therein: Who, in times past, suffered all nations to walk in their own ways:

Beloved children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.

But he saith to me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellow-servant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them who keep the sayings of this book; worship God.

But I say unto you, Swear not at all, neither by heaven, for it is God's throne.

Thus therefore pray ye, Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

And he said to them, When ye pray, say, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come: Thy will be done as in heaven, so on earth.

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your yea be yea, and your nay nay, lest ye fall into condemnation.

Then Peter and the other apostles answering said, We ought to obey God rather than man.

Not every one that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven.

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as unto the Lord.

Wherefore they are no more twain but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

The married I command, yet not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from her husband. But if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband.

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands (as is fit) in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

In like manner, ye wives, be subject to your own husbands, that if any obey not the word, they also may, without the word, be won by the conversation of the wives,

Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. Honour thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayst live long upon the earth.read more.
And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath, but bring them up in the instruction and discipline of the Lord.

Children, obey your parents in all things; for this is well-pleasing to the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.

Ruling his own house well, having his children in subjection with all seriousness.

and to requite their parents; for this is good and acceptable before God.

But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

Masters, give your servants that which is just and equitable, knowing that ye also have a master in heaven.

Servants, obey your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of heart, as unto the Lord:

Let as many servants as are under the yoke, account their masters worthy of all honour; lest the name of God and his doctrine be blasphemed.

Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, to please them in all things,

Honour the king, Servants be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.