Bible Verses about 'Accept'

Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that… Romans 15:7

Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. Romans 15:7	Therefore receive one another, just as Christ also received us, to the glory of God. Jesus worship neighbor
Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. Romans 14:1	Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things. faith community

My child, listen to me and do as I say, and you will have a long, good life. Proverbs 4:10	Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And the years of your life will be many. Word of God obedience law
And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. Ecclesiastes 5:19	As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God. money food work
The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices. Proverbs 21:3	To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. honesty righteousness sacrifice
Whatever you give is acceptable if you give it eagerly. And give according to what you have, not what you don’t have. 2 Corinthians 8:12	For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have. encouragement giving generosity
People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. Proverbs 10:17	He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray. obedience life listening
So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. James 1:21	Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. salvation Word of God evil
The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. Proverbs 10:8	The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. law wisdom heart
Bring your confessions, and return to the Lord. Say to him, “Forgive all our sins and graciously receive us, so that we may offer you our praises.” Hosea 14:2	Take words with you, And return to the Lord. Say to Him, “Take away all iniquity; Receive us graciously, For we will offer the sacrifices of our lips.” conversion forgiveness
Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right.” Acts 10:34-35	Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.” obedience righteousness evangelism
The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. truth righteousness speaking
And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:1	I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. mercy holiness obedience
But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12	But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name. faith Father children
Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them. John 14:21	He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him. law love Father
If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. Matthew 18:17	And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. church sin listening
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14	Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. speaking prayer heart
Even so, I have noticed one thing, at least, that is good. It is good for people to eat, drink, and enjoy their work under the sun during the short life God has given them, and to accept their lot in life. Ecclesiastes 5:18	Here is what I have seen: It is good and fitting for one to eat and drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labor in which he toils under the sun all the days of his life which God gives him; for it is his heritage. food work life
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2	And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. blameless obedience life
I tell you the truth, anyone who welcomes my messenger is welcoming me, and anyone who welcomes me is welcoming the Father who sent me. John 13:20	Most assuredly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me. gentleness Jesus community
Those who feel free to eat anything must not look down on those who don’t. And those who don’t eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them. Romans 14:3	Let not him who eats despise him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats; for God has received him. judgment food
So go ahead. Eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of this! Ecclesiastes 9:7	Go, eat your bread with joy, And drink your wine with a merry heart; For God has already accepted your works. joy food life
My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline, and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights. Proverbs 3:11-12	My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, Nor detest His correction; For whom the Lord loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights. love Father learning
Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. Acts 2:41	Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. faith baptism Word of God
In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable. Romans 14:5	One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. obedience wisdom neighbor