Human Dignity

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.

Most certainly I tell you, a servant is not greater than his lord, neither one who is sent greater than he who sent him.

God created man in his own image. In God’s image he created him; male and female he created them.

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

But whoever has the world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and closes his heart of compassion against him, how does the love of God remain in him?

“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his lord.

“I command these things to you, that you may love one another.

The second is like this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no other commandment greater than these.”

Behold, children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.

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

“Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.

for I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you took me in.

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 birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” — read the full passage →

With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God. — read the full passage →

“Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you. Before you came out of the womb, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

He went out again by the seaside. All the multitude came to him, and he taught them. — read the full passage →

Strength and dignity are her clothing. She laughs at the time to come.

He said, “He who showed mercy on him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.”

They told him, “He will miserably destroy those miserable men, and will lease out the vineyard to other farmers, who will give him the fruit in its season.” — read the full passage →

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. — read the full passage →

See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him. — read the full passage →

Whoever sheds man’s blood, his blood will be shed by man, for God made man in his own image.

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 birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

The scribes and the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with the sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why is it that he eats and drinks with tax collectors and sinners?”

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

“You shall not murder.

Don’t you know that you are a temple of God, and that God’s Spirit lives in you?

Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. — read the full passage →

He has shown you, O man, what is good. What does Yahweh require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb.

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

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for his Maker, but he who is kind to the needy honors him.

For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

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

God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM,” and he said, “You shall tell the children of Israel this: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”

But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

“‘You shall rise up before the gray head, and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God. I am Yahweh.

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

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

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

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient.

In his days, the righteous shall flourish, and abundance of peace, until the moon is no more.

You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

For you formed my inmost being. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. — read the full passage →

In the beginning, God created the heavens 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.

Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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

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 birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” — read the full passage →

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

For one will hardly die for a righteous man. Yet perhaps for a righteous person someone would even dare to die.

“You shall not murder.

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

“This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

The rich and the poor have this in common: Yahweh is the maker of them all.

He who doesn’t love doesn’t know God, for God is love.

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; — read the full passage →

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.

I will make people more rare than fine gold, even a person than the pure gold of Ophir.

Yahweh, what is man, that you care for him? Or the son of man, that you think of him?

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

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Now faith is assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

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

That which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Yahweh God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.

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

Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

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

“Keep far from a false charge, and don’t kill the innocent and righteous: for I will not justify the wicked.

together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here.

They are feared and dreaded. Their judgment and their dignity proceed from themselves.

With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

The Samaritan woman therefore said to him, “How is it that you, being a Jew, ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews have no dealings with Samaritans.)

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

“But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. — read the full passage →

The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman taken in adultery. Having set her in the midst, — read the full passage →

One of the Pharisees invited him to eat with him. He entered into the Pharisee’s house, and sat at the table. — read the full passage →