1 Peter 1:17 If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respe...

1:17 AMP

Parallel Verses

Amplified Bible - If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.
新标点和合本 - 你们既称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判人的主为父，就当存敬畏的心度你们在世寄居的日子，
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 既然你们称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判人的主为父，就当存敬畏的心，度你们在世寄居的日子。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 既然你们称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判人的主为父，就当存敬畏的心，度你们在世寄居的日子。
当代译本 - 既然你们称呼那位按各人的行为公正无私地审判人的上帝为父，就应该存着敬畏的心过你们在世上寄居的日子。
圣经新译本 - 你们既称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判的主为父，就当存敬畏的心，过你们寄居的日子；
中文标准译本 - 你们既然称不偏待人、只按每个人的行为施行审判的那一位为父，就应当怀着敬畏的心，过你们寄居的日子，
现代标点和合本 - 你们既称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判人的主为父，就当存敬畏的心度你们在世寄居的日子，
和合本（拼音版） - 你们既称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判人的主为父，就当存敬畏的心，度你们在世寄居的日子，
New International Version - Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.
New International Reader's Version - You call on a Father who judges each person’s work without favoring one over another. So live as outsiders during your time here. Live with the highest respect for God.
English Standard Version - And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,
New Living Translation - And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.”
The Message - You call out to God for help and he helps—he’s a good Father that way. But don’t forget, he’s also a responsible Father, and won’t let you get by with sloppy living.
Christian Standard Bible - If you appeal to the Father who judges impartially according to each one’s work, you are to conduct yourselves in reverence during your time living as strangers.
New American Standard Bible - If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;
New King James Version - And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear;
American Standard Version - And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
King James Version - And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
New English Translation - And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.
World English Bible - If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear,
新標點和合本 - 你們既稱那不偏待人、按各人行為審判人的主為父，就當存敬畏的心度你們在世寄居的日子，
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 既然你們稱那不偏待人、按各人行為審判人的主為父，就當存敬畏的心，度你們在世寄居的日子。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 既然你們稱那不偏待人、按各人行為審判人的主為父，就當存敬畏的心，度你們在世寄居的日子。
當代譯本 - 既然你們稱呼那位按各人的行為公正無私地審判人的上帝為父，就應該存著敬畏的心過你們在世上寄居的日子。
聖經新譯本 - 你們既稱那不偏待人、按各人行為審判的主為父，就當存敬畏的心，過你們寄居的日子；
呂振中譯本 - 你們既是呼求一位不以貌取人、乃按各人的行為施審判的父，就該存着敬畏的心、來度你們僑居世間的時光。
中文標準譯本 - 你們既然稱不偏待人、只按每個人的行為施行審判的那一位為父，就應當懷著敬畏的心，過你們寄居的日子，
現代標點和合本 - 你們既稱那不偏待人、按各人行為審判人的主為父，就當存敬畏的心度你們在世寄居的日子，
文理和合譯本 - 爾若籲不以貌視人、依行而鞫之父、則旅居斯世、自當儆惕、
文理委辦譯本 - 父不偏視人、必依其行為而鞫之、爾既籲父、則寄生斯世、當無日不儆惕、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 天主不偏視人、循人之所行而鞫之、爾既稱之為父、則寄生斯世、當無日不警懼、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 夫爾等所呼為父者、乃大公無私、按各人行實而施黜陟者也。是宜戰戰兢兢以度羇旅塵世之日。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Ya que invocan como Padre al que juzga con imparcialidad las obras de cada uno, vivan con temor reverente mientras sean peregrinos en este mundo.
현대인의 성경 - 각 사람이 행한 대로 공정하게 심판하시는 분을 아버지라고 부른다면 여러분은 이 세상에서 나그네 생활을 하는 동안 두려운 마음으로 살아가십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Если вы называете Отцом Того, Кто беспристрастно судит каждого по делам, то, будучи странниками на этой земле, проводите вашу жизнь в почтительном страхе перед Ним.
Восточный перевод - Если вы называете Отцом Того, Кто справедливо судит каждого по делам, то, будучи странниками на этой земле, проводите вашу жизнь в почтительном страхе перед Ним.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Если вы называете Отцом Того, Кто справедливо судит каждого по делам, то, будучи странниками на этой земле, проводите вашу жизнь в почтительном страхе перед Ним.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Если вы называете Отцом Того, Кто справедливо судит каждого по делам, то, будучи странниками на этой земле, проводите вашу жизнь в почтительном страхе перед Ним.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Dans vos prières, vous appelez Père celui qui juge impartialement tout homme selon ses actes. Par conséquent, pendant tout le temps de votre séjour en ce monde, que la crainte de Dieu inspire votre conduite.
リビングバイブル - あなたがたが祈りをささげる天の父なる神は、人の行いをすべて、正しく公平にさばかれます。ですから天に行くその日まで、主を恐れ、慎み深く生活しなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ εἰ πατέρα ἐπικαλεῖσθε τὸν ἀπροσωπολήμπτως κρίνοντα κατὰ τὸ ἑκάστου ἔργον, ἐν φόβῳ τὸν τῆς παροικίας ὑμῶν χρόνον ἀναστράφητε
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ εἰ Πατέρα ἐπικαλεῖσθε, τὸν ἀπροσωπολήμπτως κρίνοντα κατὰ τὸ ἑκάστου ἔργον, ἐν φόβῳ τὸν τῆς παροικίας ὑμῶν χρόνον ἀναστράφητε;
Nova Versão Internacional - Uma vez que vocês chamam Pai àquele que julga imparcialmente as obras de cada um, portem-se com temor durante a jornada terrena de vocês.
Hoffnung für alle - Ihr betet zu Gott als eurem Vater und wisst, dass er jeden von euch nach seinem Verhalten richten wird; er bevorzugt oder benachteiligt niemanden. Deswegen führt euer Leben in Ehrfurcht vor Gott, solange ihr als Fremde mitten unter den Menschen lebt, die nicht an Christus glauben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Khi cầu khẩn Cha trên trời, anh chị em nên nhớ Ngài không bao giờ thiên vị. Ngài sẽ lấy công lý tuyệt đối xét xử anh chị em đúng theo hành động của mỗi người, nên hãy kính sợ Ngài suốt đời.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ในเมื่อท่านทูลต่อพระบิดาผู้ทรงตัดสินการกระทำของแต่ละคนโดยไม่ลำเอียง ก็จงดำเนินชีวิตด้วยความเคารพยำเกรงในฐานะที่เป็นคนแปลกหน้าในโลกนี้
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Cross Reference

2 Corinthians 7:11 - For [you can look back and] see what an earnestness and authentic concern this godly sorrow has produced in you: what vindication of yourselves [against charges that you tolerate sin], what indignation [at sin], what fear [of offending God], what longing [for righteousness and justice], what passion [to do what is right], what readiness to punish [those who sin and those who tolerate sin]! At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in the matter.
Galatians 2:6 - But from those who were of high reputation (whatever they were—in terms of individual importance—makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality—He is not impressed with the positions that people hold nor does He recognize distinctions such as fame or power)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me [that is, they had nothing to add to my gospel message nor did they impose any new requirements on me].
Zephaniah 3:9 - Then I will give to the peoples [clear and pure speech from] purified lips [which reflect their purified hearts], That all of them may call on the name of the Lord, To serve Him shoulder to shoulder (united).
Romans 2:10 - but glory and honor and inner peace [will be given] to everyone who habitually does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Romans 2:11 - For God shows no partiality [no arbitrary favoritism; with Him one person is not more important than another].
Deuteronomy 10:17 - For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe.
Genesis 47:9 - Jacob said to Pharaoh, “The years of my pilgrimage are a hundred and thirty. Few and unpleasant have been the years of my life, and they have not reached the years that my fathers lived during the days of their pilgrimage.”
Matthew 22:16 - They sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are sincere and that You teach the way of God truthfully, without concerning Yourself about [what] anyone [thinks or says of Your teachings]; for You are impartial and do not seek anyone’s favor [and You treat all people alike, regardless of status].
Matthew 7:7 - “ Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:8 - For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened.
Matthew 7:9 - Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will [instead] give him a stone?
Matthew 7:10 - Or if he asks for a fish, will [instead] give him a snake?
Matthew 7:11 - If you then, evil (sinful by nature) as you are, know how to give good and advantageous gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven [perfect as He is] give what is good and advantageous to those who keep on asking Him.
1 Chronicles 29:15 - For we are sojourners before You, and tenants, as all our fathers were; our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no hope [of remaining].
Jeremiah 3:19 - “Then I said, ‘How [gloriously and honorably] I would set you among My children And give you a pleasant land—a wonderful heritage, The most beautiful inheritance of the nations!’ And I said, ‘You shall call Me, My Father And not turn away from following Me.’
2 Corinthians 1:2 - Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 14:16 - A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, But the fool is arrogant and careless.
2 Corinthians 5:6 - So then, being always filled with good courage and confident hope, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord—
Hebrews 11:13 - All these died in faith [guided and sustained by it], without receiving the [tangible fulfillment of God’s] promises, only having seen (anticipated) them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
Hebrews 11:14 - Now those who say such things make it clear that they are looking for a country of their own.
Hebrews 11:15 - And if they had been thinking of that country from which they departed [as their true home], they would have had [a continuing] opportunity to return.
Hebrews 11:16 - But the truth is that they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. For that reason God is not ashamed [of them or] to be called their God [even to be surnamed their God—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob]; for He has prepared a city for them.
Psalms 39:12 - “Hear my prayer, O Lord, and listen to my cry; Do not be silent at my tears; For I am Your temporary guest, A sojourner like all my fathers.
Proverbs 28:14 - Blessed and favored by God is the man who fears [sin and its consequence] at all times, But he who hardens his heart [and is determined to sin] will fall into disaster.
Ephesians 6:9 - You masters, do the same [showing goodwill] toward them, and give up threatening and abusive words, knowing that [He who is] both their true Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with Him [regardless of one’s earthly status].
Ephesians 1:17 - [I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].
Colossians 3:25 - For he who does wrong will be punished for his wrongdoing, and [with God] there is no partiality [no special treatment based on a person’s position in life].
Hebrews 4:1 - Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still remains and is freely offered today, let us fear, in case any one of you may seem to come short of reaching it or think he has come too late.
Ephesians 3:14 - For this reason [grasping the greatness of this plan by which Jews and Gentiles are joined together in Christ] I bow my knees [in reverence] before the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ],
Job 34:19 - Who is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard the rich above the poor, For they all are the work of His hands.
Romans 11:20 - That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by your faith [as believers understanding the truth of Christ’s deity]. Do not be conceited, but [rather stand in great awe of God and] fear [Him];
1 Peter 3:15 - But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 2:11 - Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers [in this world] to abstain from the sensual urges [those dishonorable desires] that wage war against the soul.
Hebrews 12:28 - Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe;
Matthew 6:9 - “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.
2 Corinthians 7:1 - Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.
Acts 10:34 - Opening his mouth, Peter said: “Most certainly I understand now that God is not one to show partiality [to people as though Gentiles were excluded from God’s blessing],
Acts 10:35 - but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him.
2 Chronicles 19:7 - So now let the fear (reverent awe) of the Lord be on you [to keep you from making unjust decisions]; be careful in what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or acceptance of a bribe.”
Philippians 2:12 - So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].

Parallel Verses

Cross Reference

Amplified Bible - If you address as Father, the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in [reverent] fear [of Him] and with profound respect for Him throughout the time of your stay on earth.
新标点和合本 - 你们既称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判人的主为父，就当存敬畏的心度你们在世寄居的日子，
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 既然你们称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判人的主为父，就当存敬畏的心，度你们在世寄居的日子。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 既然你们称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判人的主为父，就当存敬畏的心，度你们在世寄居的日子。
当代译本 - 既然你们称呼那位按各人的行为公正无私地审判人的上帝为父，就应该存着敬畏的心过你们在世上寄居的日子。
圣经新译本 - 你们既称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判的主为父，就当存敬畏的心，过你们寄居的日子；
中文标准译本 - 你们既然称不偏待人、只按每个人的行为施行审判的那一位为父，就应当怀着敬畏的心，过你们寄居的日子，
现代标点和合本 - 你们既称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判人的主为父，就当存敬畏的心度你们在世寄居的日子，
和合本（拼音版） - 你们既称那不偏待人、按各人行为审判人的主为父，就当存敬畏的心，度你们在世寄居的日子，
New International Version - Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.
New International Reader's Version - You call on a Father who judges each person’s work without favoring one over another. So live as outsiders during your time here. Live with the highest respect for God.
English Standard Version - And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile,
New Living Translation - And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.”
The Message - You call out to God for help and he helps—he’s a good Father that way. But don’t forget, he’s also a responsible Father, and won’t let you get by with sloppy living.
Christian Standard Bible - If you appeal to the Father who judges impartially according to each one’s work, you are to conduct yourselves in reverence during your time living as strangers.
New American Standard Bible - If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;
New King James Version - And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear;
American Standard Version - And if ye call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to each man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning in fear:
King James Version - And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:
New English Translation - And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.
World English Bible - If you call on him as Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each man’s work, pass the time of your living as foreigners here in reverent fear,
新標點和合本 - 你們既稱那不偏待人、按各人行為審判人的主為父，就當存敬畏的心度你們在世寄居的日子，
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 既然你們稱那不偏待人、按各人行為審判人的主為父，就當存敬畏的心，度你們在世寄居的日子。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 既然你們稱那不偏待人、按各人行為審判人的主為父，就當存敬畏的心，度你們在世寄居的日子。
當代譯本 - 既然你們稱呼那位按各人的行為公正無私地審判人的上帝為父，就應該存著敬畏的心過你們在世上寄居的日子。
聖經新譯本 - 你們既稱那不偏待人、按各人行為審判的主為父，就當存敬畏的心，過你們寄居的日子；
呂振中譯本 - 你們既是呼求一位不以貌取人、乃按各人的行為施審判的父，就該存着敬畏的心、來度你們僑居世間的時光。
中文標準譯本 - 你們既然稱不偏待人、只按每個人的行為施行審判的那一位為父，就應當懷著敬畏的心，過你們寄居的日子，
現代標點和合本 - 你們既稱那不偏待人、按各人行為審判人的主為父，就當存敬畏的心度你們在世寄居的日子，
文理和合譯本 - 爾若籲不以貌視人、依行而鞫之父、則旅居斯世、自當儆惕、
文理委辦譯本 - 父不偏視人、必依其行為而鞫之、爾既籲父、則寄生斯世、當無日不儆惕、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 天主不偏視人、循人之所行而鞫之、爾既稱之為父、則寄生斯世、當無日不警懼、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 夫爾等所呼為父者、乃大公無私、按各人行實而施黜陟者也。是宜戰戰兢兢以度羇旅塵世之日。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Ya que invocan como Padre al que juzga con imparcialidad las obras de cada uno, vivan con temor reverente mientras sean peregrinos en este mundo.
현대인의 성경 - 각 사람이 행한 대로 공정하게 심판하시는 분을 아버지라고 부른다면 여러분은 이 세상에서 나그네 생활을 하는 동안 두려운 마음으로 살아가십시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Если вы называете Отцом Того, Кто беспристрастно судит каждого по делам, то, будучи странниками на этой земле, проводите вашу жизнь в почтительном страхе перед Ним.
Восточный перевод - Если вы называете Отцом Того, Кто справедливо судит каждого по делам, то, будучи странниками на этой земле, проводите вашу жизнь в почтительном страхе перед Ним.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Если вы называете Отцом Того, Кто справедливо судит каждого по делам, то, будучи странниками на этой земле, проводите вашу жизнь в почтительном страхе перед Ним.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Если вы называете Отцом Того, Кто справедливо судит каждого по делам, то, будучи странниками на этой земле, проводите вашу жизнь в почтительном страхе перед Ним.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Dans vos prières, vous appelez Père celui qui juge impartialement tout homme selon ses actes. Par conséquent, pendant tout le temps de votre séjour en ce monde, que la crainte de Dieu inspire votre conduite.
リビングバイブル - あなたがたが祈りをささげる天の父なる神は、人の行いをすべて、正しく公平にさばかれます。ですから天に行くその日まで、主を恐れ、慎み深く生活しなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - καὶ εἰ πατέρα ἐπικαλεῖσθε τὸν ἀπροσωπολήμπτως κρίνοντα κατὰ τὸ ἑκάστου ἔργον, ἐν φόβῳ τὸν τῆς παροικίας ὑμῶν χρόνον ἀναστράφητε
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ εἰ Πατέρα ἐπικαλεῖσθε, τὸν ἀπροσωπολήμπτως κρίνοντα κατὰ τὸ ἑκάστου ἔργον, ἐν φόβῳ τὸν τῆς παροικίας ὑμῶν χρόνον ἀναστράφητε;
Nova Versão Internacional - Uma vez que vocês chamam Pai àquele que julga imparcialmente as obras de cada um, portem-se com temor durante a jornada terrena de vocês.
Hoffnung für alle - Ihr betet zu Gott als eurem Vater und wisst, dass er jeden von euch nach seinem Verhalten richten wird; er bevorzugt oder benachteiligt niemanden. Deswegen führt euer Leben in Ehrfurcht vor Gott, solange ihr als Fremde mitten unter den Menschen lebt, die nicht an Christus glauben.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Khi cầu khẩn Cha trên trời, anh chị em nên nhớ Ngài không bao giờ thiên vị. Ngài sẽ lấy công lý tuyệt đối xét xử anh chị em đúng theo hành động của mỗi người, nên hãy kính sợ Ngài suốt đời.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - ในเมื่อท่านทูลต่อพระบิดาผู้ทรงตัดสินการกระทำของแต่ละคนโดยไม่ลำเอียง ก็จงดำเนินชีวิตด้วยความเคารพยำเกรงในฐานะที่เป็นคนแปลกหน้าในโลกนี้
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ถ้าท่านร้องเรียกพระนามของพระบิดาผู้พิพากษาการกระทำของทุกคนโดยปราศจากความลำเอียง ท่านก็จงดำเนินชีวิตดั่งเป็นคนแปลกถิ่นด้วยความยำเกรง

2 Corinthians 7:11 - For [you can look back and] see what an earnestness and authentic concern this godly sorrow has produced in you: what vindication of yourselves [against charges that you tolerate sin], what indignation [at sin], what fear [of offending God], what longing [for righteousness and justice], what passion [to do what is right], what readiness to punish [those who sin and those who tolerate sin]! At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in the matter.
Galatians 2:6 - But from those who were of high reputation (whatever they were—in terms of individual importance—makes no difference to me; God shows no partiality—He is not impressed with the positions that people hold nor does He recognize distinctions such as fame or power)—well, those who were of reputation contributed nothing to me [that is, they had nothing to add to my gospel message nor did they impose any new requirements on me].
Zephaniah 3:9 - Then I will give to the peoples [clear and pure speech from] purified lips [which reflect their purified hearts], That all of them may call on the name of the Lord, To serve Him shoulder to shoulder (united).
Romans 2:10 - but glory and honor and inner peace [will be given] to everyone who habitually does good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Romans 2:11 - For God shows no partiality [no arbitrary favoritism; with Him one person is not more important than another].
Deuteronomy 10:17 - For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe.
Genesis 47:9 - Jacob said to Pharaoh, “The years of my pilgrimage are a hundred and thirty. Few and unpleasant have been the years of my life, and they have not reached the years that my fathers lived during the days of their pilgrimage.”
Matthew 22:16 - They sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are sincere and that You teach the way of God truthfully, without concerning Yourself about [what] anyone [thinks or says of Your teachings]; for You are impartial and do not seek anyone’s favor [and You treat all people alike, regardless of status].
Matthew 7:7 - “ Ask and keep on asking and it will be given to you; seek and keep on seeking and you will find; knock and keep on knocking and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:8 - For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened.
Matthew 7:9 - Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will [instead] give him a stone?
Matthew 7:10 - Or if he asks for a fish, will [instead] give him a snake?
Matthew 7:11 - If you then, evil (sinful by nature) as you are, know how to give good and advantageous gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven [perfect as He is] give what is good and advantageous to those who keep on asking Him.
1 Chronicles 29:15 - For we are sojourners before You, and tenants, as all our fathers were; our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no hope [of remaining].
Jeremiah 3:19 - “Then I said, ‘How [gloriously and honorably] I would set you among My children And give you a pleasant land—a wonderful heritage, The most beautiful inheritance of the nations!’ And I said, ‘You shall call Me, My Father And not turn away from following Me.’
2 Corinthians 1:2 - Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 14:16 - A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, But the fool is arrogant and careless.
2 Corinthians 5:6 - So then, being always filled with good courage and confident hope, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord—
Hebrews 11:13 - All these died in faith [guided and sustained by it], without receiving the [tangible fulfillment of God’s] promises, only having seen (anticipated) them and having welcomed them from a distance, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.
Hebrews 11:14 - Now those who say such things make it clear that they are looking for a country of their own.
Hebrews 11:15 - And if they had been thinking of that country from which they departed [as their true home], they would have had [a continuing] opportunity to return.
Hebrews 11:16 - But the truth is that they were longing for a better country, that is, a heavenly one. For that reason God is not ashamed [of them or] to be called their God [even to be surnamed their God—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob]; for He has prepared a city for them.
Psalms 39:12 - “Hear my prayer, O Lord, and listen to my cry; Do not be silent at my tears; For I am Your temporary guest, A sojourner like all my fathers.
Proverbs 28:14 - Blessed and favored by God is the man who fears [sin and its consequence] at all times, But he who hardens his heart [and is determined to sin] will fall into disaster.
Ephesians 6:9 - You masters, do the same [showing goodwill] toward them, and give up threatening and abusive words, knowing that [He who is] both their true Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with Him [regardless of one’s earthly status].
Ephesians 1:17 - [I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son].
Colossians 3:25 - For he who does wrong will be punished for his wrongdoing, and [with God] there is no partiality [no special treatment based on a person’s position in life].
Hebrews 4:1 - Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still remains and is freely offered today, let us fear, in case any one of you may seem to come short of reaching it or think he has come too late.
Ephesians 3:14 - For this reason [grasping the greatness of this plan by which Jews and Gentiles are joined together in Christ] I bow my knees [in reverence] before the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ],
Job 34:19 - Who is not partial to princes, Nor does He regard the rich above the poor, For they all are the work of His hands.
Romans 11:20 - That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand by your faith [as believers understanding the truth of Christ’s deity]. Do not be conceited, but [rather stand in great awe of God and] fear [Him];
1 Peter 3:15 - But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy—acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance [elicited by faith] that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 2:11 - Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers [in this world] to abstain from the sensual urges [those dishonorable desires] that wage war against the soul.
Hebrews 12:28 - Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe;
Matthew 6:9 - “Pray, then, in this way: ‘Our Father, who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.
2 Corinthians 7:1 - Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.
Acts 10:34 - Opening his mouth, Peter said: “Most certainly I understand now that God is not one to show partiality [to people as though Gentiles were excluded from God’s blessing],
Acts 10:35 - but in every nation the person who fears God and does what is right [by seeking Him] is acceptable and welcomed by Him.
2 Chronicles 19:7 - So now let the fear (reverent awe) of the Lord be on you [to keep you from making unjust decisions]; be careful in what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or acceptance of a bribe.”
Philippians 2:12 - So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ].