26 Bible Verses about Clothing

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Acts 12:21

On an appointed day Herod, wearing his state-robes, seated himself on his throne, and delivered an oration.

Matthew 9:20

But meanwhile a woman, who had been suffering from hemorrhage for twelve years, came up behind and touched the tassel of his cloak.

Luke 8:44

Came up behind and touched the tassel of his cloak. Instantly the hemorrhage ceased.

John 20:17

"Do not hold me," Jesus said; "for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my Brothers, and tell them that I am ascending to him who is my Father and their Father, my God and their God."

Luke 15:22

But the father turned to his servants and said 'Be quick and fetch a robe--the very best--and put it on him; give him a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet;

Matthew 3:4

John wore clothing made of camels' hair, with a belt of leather round his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

Mark 1:6

John was clad in clothing of camels' hair, with a belt of leather round his waist, and lived on locusts and wild honey;

Matthew 27:28

They stripped him, and put on him a red military cloak,

Mark 15:17

They dressed him in a purple robe, and, having twisted a crown of thorns, put it on him,

John 19:2

The soldiers made a crown with some thorns and put it on his head and threw a purple robe round him.

Luke 23:11

And Herod, with his soldiers, treated Jesus with scorn; he mocked him by throwing a gorgeous robe round him, and then sent him back to Pilate.

Mark 15:24

Then they crucified him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots for them, to settle what each should take.

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Clothing » of priests » General references

Clothing » General references to

Matthew 3:4

John wore clothing made of camels' hair, with a belt of leather round his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of

Clothing » Spiritual » White raiment, the heavenly garment

Matthew 17:12

And I tell you that Elijah has already come, and people have not recognized him, but have treated him just as they pleased. In the same way, too, the Son of Man is destined to undergo suffering at men's hands."

Revelation 4:4

And round the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these I saw twenty-four Councillors sitting clothed in white robes; and on their heads they had crowns of gold.

Revelation 7:9

After this, in my vision, I saw a vast throng which no man could number, of men from every nation and of all tribes, and peoples, and languages. They stood in front of the throne and in front of the Lamb, robed in white, holding palm branches in their hands.

More verses: Revelation 19:8

Clothing » Spiritual » The robe of righteousness, the saint's adorning

More verses: Matthew 22:11 Luke 15:22

Clothing » Coats

Acts 9:39

Peter returned with them at once. On his arrival, he was taken upstairs, and all the widows came round him in tears, showing the coats and other clothing which Dorcas had made while she was among them.

Clothing » Mantles

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Of the two sexes not to be alike

Clothing » Robes

Clothing » Of the israelites, did not become old

Clothing » Sandals

Mark 6:9

But they were to wear sandals, and not to put on a second coat.

Acts 12:8

The chains dropped from his wrists, and then the angel said: "Put on your girdle and sandals." When Peter had done so, the angel added: "Throw your cloak round you and follow me."

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Duty of cleanliness and care in

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Of the ancient priests

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Modesty in, encouraged

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » Undue anxiety concerning, forbidden

Clothing » Admonitions in regard to » The inward adorning

Dress » Clothing » General references to

Matthew 3:4

John wore clothing made of camels' hair, with a belt of leather round his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey.

Dress » Clothing » Rich apparel, the wearing of

Dress » Clothing » Coats

Acts 9:39

Peter returned with them at once. On his arrival, he was taken upstairs, and all the widows came round him in tears, showing the coats and other clothing which Dorcas had made while she was among them.

Dress » Clothing » Mantles

Dress » Clothing » Figurative

John 15:22

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have had no sin to answer for; but as it is, they have no excuse for their sin.

1 Thessalonians 2:5

Never at any time, as you know, did we use the language of flattery, or make false professions in order to hide selfish aims. God will bear witness to that.

Dress » Clothing » Garments

Matthew 5:40

And, when any one wants to go to law with you, to take your coat, let him have your cloak as well;

2 Timothy 4:13

Bring with you, when you come, the cloak which I left at Troas with Carpus, and the books, especially the parchments.

Luke 6:29

When a man gives one of you a blow on the cheek, offer the other cheek as well; and, when any one takes away your cloak, do not keep back your coat either.

Dress » Clothing » Robes

Dress » Clothing » Sandals

Mark 6:9

But they were to wear sandals, and not to put on a second coat.

Acts 12:8

The chains dropped from his wrists, and then the angel said: "Put on your girdle and sandals." When Peter had done so, the angel added: "Throw your cloak round you and follow me."

Garments » Called » Clothing

Lambs » Used for » Clothing

Salvation » Illustrated by » Clothing

Topics on Clothing

Clothing Oneself

Acts 12:8

The chains dropped from his wrists, and then the angel said: "Put on your girdle and sandals." When Peter had done so, the angel added: "Throw your cloak round you and follow me."

Clothing Others

Matthew 27:31

And, when they had left off mocking him, they took off the military cloak, and put his own clothes on him, and led him away to be crucified.

Clothing The Earth

Hebrews 1:11-12

They shall perish, but thou remainest; As a garment they shall all grow old;

Clothing, Kinds Of

Luke 7:25

"What did you go out into the Wilderness to look at? A reed waving in the wind? If not, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in rich clothing? Why, those who are accustomed to fine clothes and luxury live in royal palaces.

Clothing, Need Of

1 Peter 3:3-4

Yours should be, not the external adornment of the arrangement of the hair, the wearing of jewelry, or the putting on of dresses,

Clothing, Tearing Of

Mark 14:63

At this the High Priest tore his vestments. "Why do we want any more witnesses?" he exclaimed.

Distinctive Clothing

Acts 12:21

On an appointed day Herod, wearing his state-robes, seated himself on his throne, and delivered an oration.

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Theasaurus: Clothing

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