Respecting Others

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy: — read the full passage →

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; — read the full passage →

All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

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

Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. — read the full passage →

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

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Now these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes; that in us ye might learn not to go beyond the things which are written; that no one of you be puffed up for the one against the other.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

in all things showing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity,

But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit to them: for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this were unprofitable for you.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

Nevertheless do ye also severally love each one his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she fear her husband.

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; — read the full passage →

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

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

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

Furthermore, we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?

Ye husbands, in like manner, dwell withyour wivesaccording to knowledge, giving honor unto the woman, as unto the weaker vessel, as being also joint-heirs of the grace of life; to the end that your prayers be not hindered.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

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

even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.

but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: being ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

Remember them that had the rule over you, men that spake unto you the word of God; and considering the issue of their life, imitate their faith.

Worthy art thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power: for thou didst create all things, and because of thy will they were, and were created.

Honor thy father and thy mother; and, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise),

Let as many as are servants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed. — read the full passage →

For God said, Honor thy father and thy mother: and, He that speaketh evil of father or mother, let him die the death.

If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.

My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lordof glory, with respect of persons.

Fathers, provoke not your children, that they be not discouraged.

Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; — read the full passage →

If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will the Father honor.

And he said unto them, Then render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s.

They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

In like manner, ye wives, bein subjection to your own husbands; that, even if any obey not the word, they may without the word be gained by the behavior of their wives; — read the full passage →

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; — read the full passage →

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. — read the full passage →

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

for by grace have ye been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; — read the full passage →

My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lordof glory, with respect of persons. — read the full passage →

Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. — read the full passage →

for there is no respect of persons with God.

And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: — read the full passage →

Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to draw up a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us, — read the full passage →

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

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, and forbear threatening: knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.

Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Whoseadorninglet it not be the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on apparel;

For we are not bold to number or compare ourselves with certain of them that commend themselves: but they themselves, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves with themselves, are without understanding. — read the full passage →

But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not for decision of scruples. — read the full passage →

Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:

Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

Rebuke not an elder, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brethren: — read the full passage →

lie not one to another; seeing that ye have put off the old man with his doings, — read the full passage →

And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but nurture them in the chastening and admonition of the Lord.

Seeing ye have purified your souls in your obedience to the truth unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another from the heart fervently:

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father; and therewith curse we men, who are made after the likeness of God: — read the full passage →

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life: no one cometh unto the Father, but by me.

A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; even as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. — read the full passage →