'Proper' in the Bible

But Jesus answered him, "Let it be this way for now, because this is the proper way for us to fulfill all righteousness."

You, therefore, will be perfect [growing into spiritual maturity both in mind and character, actively integrating godly values into your daily life], as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Suddenly, they screamed, "What do you want with us, Son of God? Did you come here to torture us before the proper time?"

And He replied, “It is not good (appropriate, fair) to take the children’s bread and throw it to the pet dogs.”

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whatever you bind [forbid, declare to be improper and unlawful] on earth shall have [already] been bound in heaven, and whatever you loose [permit, declare lawful] on earth shall have [already] been loosed in heaven.

They *said to Him, “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end, and will rent out the vineyard to other vine-growers who will pay him the proceeds at the proper seasons.”

“Who then is a faithful and sensible slave, whom his master has put in charge of his household, to give them food at the proper time?

They don't eat anything from the marketplace unless they dip it in water. They also observe many other traditions, such as the proper washing of washing cups, jars, brass pots, and dinner tables.)

He was saying to her, “First let the children [of Israel] be fed, for it is not right to take the children’s bread and throw it to the pet dogs (non-Jews).”

And he sent a slave to the tenant farmers at the proper time, so that he could collect [some] of the fruit of the vineyard from the tenant farmers.

Now listen! You will become silent and unable to speak until the day these things take place, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled in their proper time.”

and all were going to be enrolled, each to his proper city,

The Lord said: “Who then is the faithful and sensible manager his master will put in charge of his household servants to give them their allotted food at the proper time?

It is proper neither for land nor for dung; it is cast out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

And at the proper time he sent a slave to the tenant farmers, so that they would give him [some] of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenant farmers sent him away empty-handed [after] beating [him].

Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews say that the place where one ought to worship is in Jerusalem [at the temple].”

Do not judge according to external appearance, but judge with proper judgment."

And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.

to receive the share of this ministration and apostleship, from which Judas, by transgression, did fall, to go on to his proper place;'

and the rumour of this having come, the multitude came together, and was confounded, because they were each one hearing them speaking in his proper dialect,

and how do we hear, each in our proper dialect, in which we were born?

But Paul said to the police officers, "They had us beaten in public without a proper trial -- even though we are Roman citizens -- and they threw us in prison. And now they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! They themselves must come and escort us out!"

When they had stretched him out for the lash, Paul said to the centurion standing nearby, "Is it legal for you to lash a man who is a Roman citizen without a proper trial?"

And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper,

For [while] we were still helpless, yet at the proper time Christ died for the ungodly.

Do not be conformed to this world, but continuously be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.

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

and because of the whoredom let each man have his own wife, and let each woman have her proper husband;

For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

Now I am saying this for your own benefit, not to put a restraint on you, but because of what is proper and so that you may be devoted to the Lord without distraction.

Judge for yourselves: Is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head uncovered?

But everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.

However, this will happen to each person in the proper order: first the Messiah, then those who belong to the Messiah when he comes.

and God doth give to it a body according as He willed, and to each of the seeds its proper body.

We, on the other hand, will not boast beyond our proper limit, but [will keep] within the limits of our commission (territory, authority) which God has granted to us as a measure, which reaches and includes even you.

We do not go beyond our proper limit, boasting in the work of other men, but we have the hope that as your faith [in Christ and His divine power] continues to grow, our field among you may be greatly expanded [but still within the limits of our commission],

Test and evaluate yourselves to see whether you are in the faith and living your lives as [committed] believers. Examine yourselves [not me]! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves [by an ongoing experience] that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test and are rejected as counterfeit?

But when [in God’s plan] the proper time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the [regulations of the] Law,

So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.

From Him the whole body, fitted and knit together by every supporting ligament, promotes the growth of the body for building up itself in love by the proper working of each individual part.

But sexual immorality and any impurity or greed should not even be heard of among you, as is proper for saints.

and obscenity, and foolish talk, or coarse jesting (which [are] not proper), but rather thanksgiving.

Wives, be subject to your husbands [out of respect for their position as protector, and their accountability to God], as is proper and fitting in the Lord.

who gave Himself—a ransom for all,a testimony at the proper time.

Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments,

but with good works, as is proper for women who affirm that they worship God.

At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention.

which He will bring about at the proper time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

(and He manifested in proper times His word,) in preaching, which I was entrusted with, according to a charge of God our Saviour,

For this reason, although in the Messiah I have complete freedom to order you to do what is proper,

Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.

By faith even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised.

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment.

For our earthly fathers disciplined us for only a short time as seemed best to them; but He disciplines us for our good, so that we may share His holiness.

Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.

Servants, be submissive to your masters with all [proper] respect, not only to those who are good and kind, but also to those who are unreasonable.

Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that at the proper time he may exalt you.

and He has kept, with eternal chains in darkness for the judgment of the great day, the angels who did not keep their own position but deserted their proper dwelling.

And I will kill her children (followers) with pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of you [a reward or punishment] according to your deeds.