Topic

Truthfulness

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John 14:6

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

Ephesians 4:15

But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

1 John 3:18

My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Ephesians 4:25

Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

John 4:24

God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

John 1:14

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.

Psalms 25:5

Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

John 8:32

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

John 17:17

Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.

James 1:18

Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

Psalms 86:11

Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

John 8:31–32

Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; — read the full passage →

John 8:44

Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Philippians 4:8

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.

1 John 1:6

If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

1 John 5:20

And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.

3 John 1:4

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.

Hebrews 11:1

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

Psalms 119:160

Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

Psalms 33:4

For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.

John 15:26

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

Psalms 119:30

I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me.

James 5:12

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Psalms 15:2–3

He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 5:9

(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

1 John 2:27

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.

1 Timothy 2:15

Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

Psalms 145:18

The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

Psalms 34:13

Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.

John 16:13

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

John 1:1–6:71

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 12:1–22:29

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 11:3

The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Ephesians 6:14

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

Proverbs 30:5

Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Proverbs 10:32

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

John 1:1–4:54

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

John 1:1–14:31

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. — read the full passage →

Psalms 119:1–130:8

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 13:6–7

Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; — read the full passage →

John 16:7

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

Luke 12:2

For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.

John 1:17

For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

Titus 1:2

In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;

John 18:37–38

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 16:1–33

The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 4:24

Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.

John 5:1–20:31

After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 14:1–15:33

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 4:1–24:34

Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. — read the full passage →

Zechariah 8:16

These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:

1 Corinthians 13:4–6

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →

2 Timothy 3:16–17

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

1 John 1:8

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

John 3:18

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

John 3:3

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 14:1–3

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 12:19

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Exodus 20:16

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Psalms 15:2

He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

Ephesians 4:2

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

John 18:37

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.

John 14:17

Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

John 4:2

(Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right.

Psalms 15:1–2

Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? — read the full passage →

John 16:2

They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.

John 14:3

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

Psalms 51:6

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

Psalms 25:2

O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

Psalms 33:2

Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.

Revelation 22:11–12

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. — read the full passage →

John 15:3

Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.

Psalms 119:142

Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.

Deuteronomy 32:4

He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.

Revelation 1:1

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:

Hebrews 6:18

That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:

Ephesians 1:13–14

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, — read the full passage →

Psalms 119:127

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

Proverbs 12:17

He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.

Psalms 43:3

O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.

Romans 10:17

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Romans 1:18

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

Proverbs 10:2

Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

1 Peter 1:22

Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

Ephesians 1:13

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

Psalms 33:1–34:22

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. — read the full passage →

Psalms 25:10

All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

Ephesians 4:21

If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:

John 16:1–17:26

These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. — read the full passage →

John 14:1–16:33

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 2:2

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

1 Corinthians 5:8

Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

Matthew 22:16

And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

Proverbs 16:6

By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

Psalms 85:10

Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Titus 1:1–2

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; — read the full passage →

3 John 1:3–4

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. — read the full passage →

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