46 Bible Verses about reverence
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Let us be thankful, because we will receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let us be grateful and worship (serve) (intensely adore) God in a way that will please him, with reverence and awe.
My beloved, you have always obeyed, not just in my presence, but now much more in my absence. Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
In the days of his life on earth, when he [Christ] offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to the one who was able to save him out of death, and was heard because of his godly reverence. (Galatians 1:1) (Psalm 69:13)
Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am Jehovah.
Furthermore, we have had fathers of our flesh that corrected us, and we gave them respect. Shall we not much more be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live?
Finally he sent his son to them, saying, 'Certainly they will respect my son.'
They should be made for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Be subject (obedient) (subordinate) to one another in reverence of Christ.
But as for me, by your abundant loving kindness I will enter your house. At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence of you.
Respect for Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the holy One is understanding (discernment) (truth) (wisdom).
Respect your mother and father. Observe my days of worship. I am Jehovah your God!
Each one of you should love his own wife even as himself. The wife should respect her husband.
Having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness with deep reverence for God.
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.
Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle master but also to the hard to please.
If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man's work, pass the time you spend here in reverence.
Does your respect for God give you confidence and your lifetime of integrity give you hope?
He is a God greatly reverenced in the council of the holy ones. He is awesome above all those who are around Him?
Sanctify the Christ as Lord (kurios: master) in your hearts. Always be ready to answer every man who asks you a reason for your hope, yet with meekness (mildness) and respect!
Jehovah of Hosts declares to the priests: Children honor their parents and servants honor their masters. I am your father. Why do you not honor me? I am your master. Why do you not respect me? You despise me, and yet you ask: How have we despised you?
Your husband could see your chaste behavior coupled with respect (reverence).
The owner of the vineyard said, what should I do? I will send my beloved son. Maybe they will respect him.
He said: No, but as captain of the camp of Jehovah I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and bowed down and said: What does my lord say to his servant?
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Respect God, and obey his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.
On that day Jehovah exulted Joshua in the sight of all Israel. They feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.
Respect for Jehovah (YHWH) is the beginning of knowledge (truth) (understanding) (wisdom). Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Respect for Jehovah builds strong confidence. Your children will have a place of refuge.
Let us go to his dwelling place. Let us worship at his footstool.
These people praise me with their words, said Jehovah, but they never draw near to me in their hearts (deepest thoughts). Their reverence for me comes from the repetitious tradition of men.
In like manner, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands. Even if your husband does not obey God's word, he may be won without a word by observing the way you live.
From Thematic Bible
God, Glory of » Reverence
The people from the sunset (the west) will respect the name of Jehovah. Those from the rising of the sun (the east) will reverence his glory. He will come like a rushing stream that the Spirit (wind) (breath) of Jehovah drives.
God, Goodness of » Reverence
Afterward the children of Israel will return and seek Jehovah their God. David their king will come with trembling to Jehovah and to his goodness in the last days.
Jerusalem will be my source of joy, praise, and honor. All the nations on earth will hear about all the blessings that I will give to Jerusalem. They will be afraid and tremble because of all the prosperity that I will provide for it.'
Reverence » For religious leaders for word of God » For God's name
Our Father in heaven, holy is your name. (Exodus 6:3) (Psalm 83:18) (Isaiah 42:8; 54:5; 63:16; 64:8)
The High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is holy, says: 'I dwell in the high and holy and also with him who has a contrite and humble spirit. I revive the spirit of the humble, and the heart of the contrite ones.'
Tell Aaron and his sons that they must respect the holy offerings that the Israelites set apart for me. In this way they will not dishonor my holy name. I am Jehovah.
You might not faithfully obey every word of the teachings that are written in this book. You might not respect this glorious and awe inspiring name: JEHOVAH your God.
Reverence » For men of God
Whenever Moses went out to the tent, all the people would rise and stand at the entrances to their tents and watch Moses until he went in.
They honored us with many gifts. When we were going to set sail, they put whatever we needed on board.
We ask you, brothers, to appreciate those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you. To esteem them very highly in love because of the work they do. And be at peace among yourselves.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Reverence » For parents » For rulers
He told his men: Stop talking foolishly. We are not going to attack Saul. He is my king. I pray that Jehovah will keep me from doing anything to harm his chosen king.
In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.
Let every person be subject to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. God allows the authorities to serve in their positions.
Reverence » For Christ
A woman whose little daughter had an evil spirit heard about Jesus. She went to him and bowed down.
A leper came to him and bowed down before him, saying: Lord, if you want to, you can make me clean.
While he was speaking, an official came and paid him respect. He said: By now my daughter must be dead. Come and lay your hand on her and she will live.
The mother of the sons of Zebedee came to him with her sons. She bowed down and requested a favor of him.
Reverence » Godly » Awe » For God and sacred things encouraged
The captain (commander) of Jehovah's host (army) said to Joshua: Take your shoes from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy. And at once Joshua did so.
Tremble, stand in awe and do not sin! Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and keep silent.
He is a God greatly reverenced in the council of the holy ones. He is awesome above all those who are around Him?
He has sent deliverance to his people. He has ordered that his covenant should continue forever. His name is holy and awesome.
Reverence » For servants of God
Obey those who lead you. Submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your lives and must account for this. Obey them that their work may be a joy and not a burden; that would be without gain for you.
They honored us with many gifts. When we were going to set sail, they put whatever we needed on board.
We ask you, brothers, to appreciate those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you. To esteem them very highly in love because of the work they do. And be at peace among yourselves.
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.
Remember those who are taking the lead among you, men that spoke the Word of God to you. Consider their behavior and imitate their faith.
To esteem them very highly in love because of the work they do. And be at peace among yourselves.
Reverence » For the word of God » Its words sacred, not to be altered
If any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things that are written in this book.
He is your God. I am telling you everything he has commanded. So do not add anything or take anything away.
Reverence » For the aged
Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you.
Listen to your father who gave you life. Do not despise your mother when she is old.
Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am Jehovah.
Elihu waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he. When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry. Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. read more.
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
Do not rebuke (censure) (criticize) an elder, but appeal to him as a father, the younger men as brothers. Treat the elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with much honor.
Reverence » For kings
He told his men: Stop talking foolishly. We are not going to attack Saul. He is my king. I pray that Jehovah will keep me from doing anything to harm his chosen king.
But David said: Do not harm him! Jehovah will certainly punish whoever harms his chosen king.
David asked: Why were you not afraid to take it upon yourself to destroy Jehovah's (YHWH) anointed king?
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.
Do not curse the king, no not even in thought. Do not curse the rich in your bedchamber for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which has wings will tell the matter.
Reverence » For God
Does a clay pot dare argue with its maker, a pot that is like all the others? Does the clay ask the potter what he is doing? Does the pot complain that its maker has no skill?
Moses came down from Mount Sinai. The two tablets of the testimony were in Moses' hand as he came down from the mountain. Moses did not know that the skin of his face glowed because he spoke with God. Aaron and all the Israelites looked at Moses and saw his face glowing. They were afraid to come near him. Moses called to them. Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation came back to him. Then Moses spoke to them. read more.
All the other Israelites came near him. He commanded them to do everything Jehovah told him on Mount Sinai. Moses put a veil over his face when he finished speaking. When Moses went into Jehovah's presence to speak with him, he took off the veil until he came out. When he came out and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, they would see that Moses' face was glowing. Moses would put the veil back on until he went in again to speak with Jehovah.
God said: Do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground.
Abram fell on his face and God said to him:
On the morning of the third day there were thunder and lightning flashes and a thick cloud upon the mountain. A very loud trumpet sounded. It caused all the people in the camp to tremble. Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet God. They stood at the foot of the mountain. Mount Sinai was all in smoke because Jehovah descended upon it in fire. Its smoke ascended like the smoke of a furnace. The whole mountain quaked violently! read more.
The sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder. Moses spoke and God answered him with thunder. Jehovah descended on the top of Mount Sinai. Jehovah called Moses to the top of the mountain. Moses climbed to the peak of Mount Sinai. Jehovah spoke to Moses: Go down and warn the people. They should not break through to gaze at Jehovah. Many of them would perish. Let the priests who come near to Jehovah consecrate (purify) themselves, or else Jehovah will destroy them. Moses said to Jehovah: The people cannot come up to Mount Sinai for you warned us. You said: 'Put limits around the mountain and set it apart as holy.' Jehovah replied to him: You and Aaron come up to me. But do not let the priests and the people break through to come up to Jehovah, or he will destroy some of them.
Reverence » For the sanctuary
Guard your step when you go to the house of God. It is better to go there and listen than to bring the sacrifices fools bring. Fools are not aware that they do evil.
He told those who sold doves: Take these things away. Do not make my Father's house a house of merchandise.
Reverence » For magistrates
This is primarily for those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt desires and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they do not tremble at glorious ones but speak abusively.
In like manner these men also in their dreams defile the flesh, reject authority and speak evil of glorious ones.
Reverence » For parents
Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land Jehovah your God gives you.
Respect your mother and father. Observe my days of worship. I am Jehovah your God!
Reverence » For God's house
Topics on Reverence
Attitudes Of Reverence
Psalm 5:7But as for me, by your abundant loving kindness I will enter your house. At Your holy temple I will bow in reverence of you.
Godly Reverence
Exodus 3:5God said: Do not come any closer. Take off your sandals, because you are standing on holy ground.
Reverence To God
Hebrews 12:28Let us be thankful, because we will receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let us be grateful and worship (serve) (intensely adore) God in a way that will please him, with reverence and awe.
Reverence, And God's Nature
1 Samuel 12:24Reverence Jehovah and serve him in truth with all your heart. Remember the great things he has done for you.
Reverence, And Obedience
Jonah 1:16The men greatly reverenced Jehovah. They offered a sacrifice to Jehovah, and made vows.
Reverence, And Social Behaviour
Ephesians 5:21Be subject (obedient) (subordinate) to one another in reverence of Christ.