Bible Verses About Christian Conduct

Blessed is the man that doeth not walke in the counsell of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in ye seate of the scornefull:

But his delite is in the Lawe of the Lord, and in his Lawe doeth he meditate day and night.

For he shall be like a tree planted by the riuers of waters, that will bring foorth her fruite in due season: whose leafe shall not fade: so whatsoeuer he shall doe, shall prosper.

The feare of the Lord is cleane, and indureth for euer: the iudgements of the Lord are trueth: they are righteous altogether,

And more to be desired then golde, yea, then much fine golde: sweeter also then honie and the honie combe.

Moreouer by them is thy seruant made circumspect, and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Blessed are the poore in spirit, for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.

Blessed are they that mourne: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meeke: for they shall inherite the earth.

Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousnes: for they shalbe filled.

Blessed are the mercifull: for they shall obteine mercie.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peace makers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousnes sake: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.

Blessed shall ye be when men reuile you, and persecute you, and say all maner of euill against you for my sake, falsely.

Reioyce and be glad, for great is your reward in heauen: for so persecuted they the Prophets which were before you.

But I say vnto you, Resist not euill: but whosoeuer shall smite thee on thy right cheeke, turne to him the other also.

And if any man wil sue thee at the law, and take away thy coate, let him haue thy cloke also.

And whosoeuer will compell thee to goe a mile, goe with him twaine.

Let euery soule be subiect vnto the higher powers: for there is no power but of God: and the powers that be, are ordeined of God.

Whosoeuer therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist, shall receiue to themselues condemnation.

For Magistrates are not to be feared for good workes, but for euill. Wilt thou then bee without feare of the power? doe well: so shalt thou haue praise of the same.

For he is ye minister of God for thy wealth, but if thou do euill, feare: for he beareth not the sworde for nought: for he is the minister of God to take vengeance on him that doeth euill.

Wherefore ye must bee subiect, not because of wrath only, but also for conscience sake.

For, for this cause ye pay also tribute: for they are Gods ministers, applying themselues for the same thing.