'Reproach' in the Bible

Happy are ye whenever they may reproach you, and may persecute, and may say any evil thing against you falsely for my sake --

Then began he to reproach the cities in which were done most of his mighty works, because they did not reform.

And the robbers also that were crucified with him cast upon him the same reproach.

Afterwards, as they are reclining (at meat), he was manifested to the eleven, and did reproach their unbelief and stiffness of heart, because they believed not those having seen him being raised;

Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

bless and show kindness to those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

But he, wishing to justify and vindicate himself, asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

One of the lawyers [an expert in the Mosaic Law] answered Him, “Teacher, by saying this, You insult us too!”

Never repay anyone evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and gracious and proper in the sight of everyone.

Therefore do not let the boon which is yours in common be exposed to reproach.

For the Christ also did not please himself; but according as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproach thee have fallen upon me.

who will also keep you stedfast to the very End, so that you will be free from reproach on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

But if any man thinks that he is not acting properly and honorably toward his virgin daughter, [by not permitting her to marry], if she is past her youth, and it must be so, let him do as he wishes, he does not sin; let her marry.

I do not say this to condemn you, for I have said before that you are [nested] in our hearts [and you will remain there] to die together and to live together [with us].

For mark the effects of this very thing--your having sorrowed with a godly sorrow--what earnestness it has called forth in you, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing affection, what jealousy, what meting out of justice! You have completely wiped away reproach from yourselves in the matter.

I speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been weak. Howbeit whereinsoever any is bold, (I speak foolishly,) I am bold also.

just as [in His love] He chose us in Christ [actually selected us for Himself as His own] before the foundation of the world, so that we would be holy [that is, consecrated, set apart for Him, purpose-driven] and blameless in His sight. In love

so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world,

yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach—

An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.

I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach.

that you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

namely, if any man is above reproach, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, not accused of dissipation or rebellion.

For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,

to be sensible, pure, makers of a home [where God is honored], good-natured, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

Your message is to be sound beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

Therefore, dear friends, since you have these expectations, earnestly seek to be found in His presence, free from blemish or reproach, in peace.