Respect

Passages on this topic

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

To the aged

• Leviticus 19:32 You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.

To rulers

• Proverbs 25:6 Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king, and do not stand in the place of great men;

To an army

• Luke 14:10 But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you.

To one another

• Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
• Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
• 1 Peter 2:17 Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.