40 Bible Verses about Respect

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1 Corinthians 12:23

and what we think to be less honorable parts of the body, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our unseemly parts have more abundant seemliness;

James 2:9

But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors.

James 2:3

and ye have respect to him that weareth the splendid apparel, and say, Sit thou here in a good place, and say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or, Sit under my footstool,

Philippians 4:11

Not that I speak on account of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.

Mark 14:59

And not even so did their testimony agree.

Luke 18:2

saying, There was in a certain city a judge, who feared not God, nor regarded man.

Romans 3:2

Great, every way. In the first place, because they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

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Respect » Due to rulers

Jude 1:8

Yet in like manner these dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and rail at dignities.

Respect » Due to religious leaders

Respect » Due to the aged

1 Timothy 5:1-2

Do not sharply rebuke an aged man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men, as brethren; the elder women, as mothers; the younger, as sisters, with all purity.

Respect » To one another

Respect » Who the lord does not respect

Respect » Who the lord respects

Respect » Those that do not respect the proud

Respect » To the aged

Respect » To an army

Luke 14:10

But when thou art invited, go and recline in the lowest place, that when he who invited thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher. Then wilt thou have honor in the presence of all who are at table with thee.

Respect » To rulers

Topics on Respect

Respect, For Environment

Hebrews 2:8

thou didst put all things in subjection under his feet." For in that he put all things in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we do not yet see all things put under him.

Respect, For God's Character

2 Peter 1:19-21

And we have more sure the prophetic word, to which ye do well in taking heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the daystar arise in your hearts;

Respect, For Human Beings

Colossians 3:9-11

Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds,

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