26 Bible Verses about reverence
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Therefore, we should be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken [i.e., the church. See Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:6, 9]. So, with reverence and awe, we should serve God in a way that pleases Him,
So then, my dear ones, just as you people were always obedient [to my teaching] when I was there with you, so now, in my absence [also], be [obedient] all the more. [Continue to] complete your own salvation [i.e., by living faithfully to the end. See Rom. 13:11] with fear and trembling [i.e., with a reverent and submissive spirit],
During His life on earth Jesus offered up prayers and special requests with loud crying and tears to God, who was able to save Him from dying, and He was heard because of His [earnest] devotion [to God].
Furthermore, we had earthly fathers to discipline us and we respected them [for it]; should we not much rather submit to the Father of our spirits [i.e., God], so we can live [spiritually]?
Then later on he sent his own son to the tenant farmers, saying, '[Surely] they will treat my son with respect.'
[Offer them] for kings and for all people in prominent [governmental] positions, so that we can live a peaceful and quiet life in all reverence [toward God] and respectability [toward people].
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
However, each of you men individually should also love his own wife the way he loves himself. And the wife should respect her husband.
[So], since we have these promises [See 6:16-18], dear ones, we should purify ourselves from everything that pollutes [our] body and spirit while living lives completely separated [from sin], out of reverence for God.
Show [proper] respect for everyone. Love your [Christian] brothers [and sisters]. Have an awe-inspiring respect for God. Show honor to the king.
Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters and show them respect, not just the ones who are good [to you] and treat you well, but also to those who are harsh toward you.
And if you call upon [God as] your Father, who judges each person's work impartially, [then] conduct yourselves during the time you spend in this life showing reverence [to God].
But instead, set aside a place in your hearts where Christ is [in full control as] Lord, and be prepared always to give a suitable reply to every person who asks you for a reason why you have an inner hope. But [be sure you do it] in a meek and respectful way, however.
Then the owner of the vineyard said, 'What shall I do [about this]? I will send my dearly loved son. Hopefully, they will treat him with respect.'
When Peter entered [the house] Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet [and attempted] to worship him.
In the same way [that Jesus was submissive], you wives should submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even though they may not obey the [Gospel] message [they have heard] they may, without your talking [to them about it],
From Thematic Bible
God, Glory of » Reverence
God, Goodness of » Reverence
Reverence » For religious leaders for word of God » For God's name
Therefore, you should pray this way: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be highly honored.
Reverence » For men of God
These people also showered many honors on us and when we sailed [away], they brought the provisions we needed and put them aboard [the ship].
So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor,
But we urge you, brothers, to know [i.e., appreciate and respect] those who work hard among you, and who lead you and warn you in [the fellowship of] the Lord. [Note: These men were probably the elders. See Acts 20:28; Heb. 13:17]. And regard them very highly, in a loving way, because of the work they do. You should live at peace with one another.
The elders who lead [the church] well should be considered deserving of double honor [Note: This probably refers to financial support in addition to the honor of the office], especially those who work hard at [preaching] the word and at teaching it.
Reverence » For parents » For rulers
In the same way, these people have dreams of committing physically corruptive practices; they reject authority over them [i.e., by both God and men], and speak against glorious [i.e., heavenly] beings.
Show [proper] respect for everyone. Love your [Christian] brothers [and sisters]. Have an awe-inspiring respect for God. Show honor to the king.
Every person must be submissive to the ruling authorities, for all authorities come from God. And the existence of authorities has been established by God.
Reverence » For Christ
But just then a woman whose little daughter was dominated by an evil spirit heard about Jesus and came and fell down at His feet.
Just then a person with an infectious skin disease came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, if you want to, you can heal me."
While Jesus spoke these things, a leader [of the Jewish synagogue, named Jairus. See Mark 5:22-43] came and worshiped Him, saying, "My daughter has just died, but if you come and place your hand on her, she will live [again]."
Then the mother of Zebedee's sons [i.e., James and John] came to Jesus with her sons and, bowing down in reverence before Him, made a request of Him.
Reverence » Godly » Awe » For God and sacred things encouraged
Reverence » For servants of God
[You should] obey your leaders [Note: This probably refers to church elders] and submit to their oversight, for they look out for [the welfare of] your souls as men who will give an accounting [for your spiritual progress]. [Be obedient], so that they will be able to do this joyfully and not with sorrow, for that would be unprofitable to you.
These people also showered many honors on us and when we sailed [away], they brought the provisions we needed and put them aboard [the ship].
So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor,
But we urge you, brothers, to know [i.e., appreciate and respect] those who work hard among you, and who lead you and warn you in [the fellowship of] the Lord. [Note: These men were probably the elders. See Acts 20:28; Heb. 13:17]. And regard them very highly, in a loving way, because of the work they do. You should live at peace with one another.
The elders who lead [the church] well should be considered deserving of double honor [Note: This probably refers to financial support in addition to the honor of the office], especially those who work hard at [preaching] the word and at teaching it.
Reverence » For parents » Due to religious leaders
So, you should welcome him in [the fellowship of] the Lord with great joy, and regard such people with honor,
The elders who lead [the church] well should be considered deserving of double honor [Note: This probably refers to financial support in addition to the honor of the office], especially those who work hard at [preaching] the word and at teaching it.
Remember your leaders who told you God's message. [Note: This probably refers to former preachers who had since died]. Consider the outcome of the way they lived and imitate their faith.
And regard them very highly, in a loving way, because of the work they do. You should live at peace with one another.
Reverence » For the word of God » Its words sacred, not to be altered
And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.
Reverence » For the aged
Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] your father. [Appeal to] the younger men as [you would to] your brothers; [to] older women as [you would to] mothers; [to] the younger women as [you would to] your sisters, in a [morally] pure way.
Reverence » For kings
Show [proper] respect for everyone. Love your [Christian] brothers [and sisters]. Have an awe-inspiring respect for God. Show honor to the king.
Reverence » For God
Reverence » For the sanctuary
He said to those who were selling the pigeons, "Take these things out of here, and quit making my Father's house [i.e., the Temple] a merchandise mart."
Reverence » For magistrates
[This fate will come upon] those people especially who corrupt themselves with physical desires and despise being ruled by others. They are daring, self-willed, and are not afraid to speak against glorious beings [i.e., angels],
In the same way, these people have dreams of committing physically corruptive practices; they reject authority over them [i.e., by both God and men], and speak against glorious [i.e., heavenly] beings.
Reverence » For parents
Reverence » For God's house
Topics on Reverence
Attitudes Of Reverence
Ephesians 5:21Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Godly Reverence
2 Peter 1:6and knowledge along with your goodness, and self-control along with your knowledge, and endurance along with your self-control, and godliness along with your endurance,
Reverence To God
Hebrews 12:28Therefore, we should be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken [i.e., the church. See Col. 1:13; Rev. 1:6, 9]. So, with reverence and awe, we should serve God in a way that pleases Him,
Reverence, And Blessing
Acts 10:35but that whoever respects Him and does what is right, whatever country he may be from, is acceptable to Him.
Reverence, And God's Nature
1 Timothy 1:17Now, may there be honor and praise forever and ever to the eternal King, the immortal, invisible, only God. May it be so.
Reverence, And Obedience
Revelation 5:14And the four living beings said, "May it be so." And the elders fell down and worshiped.
Reverence, And Social Behaviour
Ephesians 5:21Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
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