Human Dignity

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.

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.

But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.

These things I command you, that ye love one another.

And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. — read the full passage →

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. — read the full passage →

Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. — read the full passage →

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. — read the full passage →

Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons. — read the full passage →

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. — read the full passage →

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. — read the full passage →

Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?

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. — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not kill.

Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.

Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

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.

He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.

And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the Lord.

And surely your blood of your lives will I require; at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man’s brother will I require the life of man. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

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. — read the full passage →

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. — read the full passage →

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. — read the full passage →

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

Thou shalt not kill.

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

The rich and poor meet together: the Lord is the maker of them all.

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.

Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, — read the full passage →

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. — read the full passage →

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.

And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, — read the full passage →

For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.

With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

They are terrible and dreadful: their judgment and their dignity shall proceed of themselves.

Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

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. — read the full passage →

Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. — read the full passage →

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: — read the full passage →

And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, — read the full passage →

And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. — read the full passage →