10 Bible Verses About Respect

We are told from a young age that we are to respect others. What does this mean? What does the Bible say about respect? Here are ten Bible Verses on the subject of respect to get a better understanding of what God wants us to do. Feel free to use these Bible Verses to memorize, for a devotional, or a small group Bible Study. Please add any other Bible Verse quotes about respect to the comments so this may be an even better resource to those that find it.

10 Bible Verses About Respect

From the book of James

James 2:9

But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.

Respect Bible Verses from the book of Romans

Romans 13:7

Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor;

From the book of Philippians

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself;

Philippians 4:11

Not that I speak from want; for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

From the book of 2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 10:12-16

For we are not bold to class or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves, and compare themselves with themselves, they are without understanding. But we will not boast beyond our measure, but within the measure of the sphere which God apportioned to us as a measure, to reach even as far as you. For we are not overextending ourselves, as if we did not reach to you, for we were the first to come even as far as you in the gospel of Christ; not boasting beyond our measure, that is, in other men's labors, but with the hope that as your faith grows, we shall be, within our sphere, enlarged even more by you, so as to preach the gospel even to the regions beyond you, and not to boast in what has been accomplished in the sphere of another.

Learn from God

Acts 10:34-35

And opening his mouth, Peter said: "I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right, is welcome to Him.

Key Bible Verse About Respect

Matthew 7:12

"Therefore, however you want people to treat you, so treat them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

1 Peter 2:17

Honor all men; love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.

From the book of Hebrews

Hebrews 13:7

Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey your leaders, and submit to them; for they keep watch over your souls, as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.

I pray these Bible Verses about respect were helpful to you today.

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Sources:

New American Standard Bible