Bible Verses About Plagiarism
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for plagiarism, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 556 votes, led by Jeremiah 23:30. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Plagiarism
Jeremiah 23:30174 votes
Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that steal my words every one from his neighbour.
Exodus 20:1580 votes
Thou shalt not steal.
Exodus 20:1653 votes
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Ephesians 4:2844 votes
Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Exodus 20:1741 votes
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
2 Corinthians 10:1527 votes
Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men’s labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly,
Romans 13:724 votes
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Proverbs 11:319 votes
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
Philippians 2:317 votes
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
James 4:1716 votes
Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.
Proverbs 28:6-1114 votes
Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
Titus 2:7-814 votes
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
2 Timothy 2:1512 votes
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Leviticus 19:1111 votes
Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.
Mark 10:1910 votes
Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
What does the Bible say about plagiarism?
Readers most often cite Jeremiah 23:30 on the subject of plagiarism. Across 556 votes, 15 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Exodus 20:15, Exodus 20:16, Ephesians 4:28. This page lists all 15 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.