Bible Verses About Respect
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for respect, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 13,475 votes, led by Matthew 7:12. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Respect
Matthew 7:121,275 votes
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Romans 12:10799 votes
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
1 Peter 2:17663 votes
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Exodus 20:12630 votes
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
Titus 2:7605 votes
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Philippians 2:3570 votes
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Romans 13:2408 votes
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Leviticus 19:32337 votes
Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13253 votes
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
Romans 13:1-7216 votes
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Romans 12:9-11213 votes
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
Luke 14:10207 votes
But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
2 Corinthians 10:12-16194 votes
For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
1 Peter 3:7192 votes
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
Acts 10:34-35190 votes
Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Ephesians 5:33190 votes
Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
1 Peter 3:15190 votes
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Hebrews 13:7189 votes
Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Colossians 3:25181 votes
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Romans 13:7167 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.
Ephesians 6:1-3167 votes
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Luke 6:31163 votes
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Romans 2:7-16159 votes
To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:
Matthew 19:19157 votes
Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
John 3:16-17119 votes
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
What does the Bible say about respect?
Readers most often cite Matthew 7:12 on the subject of respect. Across 13,475 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 2:17, Exodus 20:12. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.