A good reputation is important, but the Bible emphasizes the value of character above all. These verses encourage us to live with integrity, focusing on pleasing God rather than seeking approval from people.
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Bible Verses About Reputation
1 Peter 2:12 – Our good reputation can silence critics
“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.” – 1 Peter 2:12
Proverbs 22:1 – A good reputation is more valuable than riches
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” – Proverbs 22:1
Proverbs 3:4 – A good reputation brings favor and success
“Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.” – Proverbs 3:4
Proverbs 22:4 – A humble spirit and fear of the Lord bring a good reputation
“Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life.” – Proverbs 22:4
1 Timothy 3:7 – Leaders must have a good reputation
“He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.” – 1 Timothy 3:7
Proverbs 27:21 – Our behavior determines our reputation
“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but people are tested by their praise.” – Proverbs 27:21
Proverbs 25:9-10 – A good reputation can resolve conflicts
“If you take your neighbor to court, do not betray another’s confidence, or the one who hears it may shame you and the charge against you will stand.” – Proverbs 25:9-10
Proverbs 20:11 – Our actions reveal our reputation
“Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?” – Proverbs 20:11
Proverbs 22:6 – Raising children with godly principles can lead to a good reputation
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
Romans 2:29 – True circumcision is of the heart, not just outwardly, for a genuine reputation
“No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a person’s praise is not from other people, but from God.” – Romans 2:29
Proverbs 11:16 – A gracious woman attains a good reputation
“A gracious woman attains honor, and ruthless men attain riches.” – Proverbs 11:16
Proverbs 10:7 – The memory of the righteous receives a good reputation
“The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.” – Proverbs 10:7
Proverbs 22:11 – Loving purity and graciousness leads to a good reputation
“One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.” – Proverbs 22:11
Acts 10:22 – Cornelius had a good reputation with both God and people
“The man answered, ‘I am a Jew and a citizen of no ordinary city. I was ordered to appear before you by the commander. Now then, why have you sent for me?’” – Acts 10:22
Ecclesiastes 7:1 – A good reputation is better than the day of death
“A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.” – Ecclesiastes 7:1
Proverbs 31:30 – Charm is deceptive, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.” – Proverbs 31:30
Proverbs 16:7 – When our ways please the Lord, even our enemies can be at peace with us
“When your ways please the LORD, he makes even your enemies be at peace with you.” – Proverbs 16:7
Acts 6:3 – Leaders with a good reputation are to be chosen
“Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;
Proverbs 27:2 – Let another praise you, not your own mouth
“Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.” – Proverbs 27:2
1 Timothy 5:22 – Leaders must have a good reputation to avoid sinning
“Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.” – 1 Timothy 5:22
Proverbs 10:9 – The one who walks in integrity walks securely
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” – Proverbs 10:9
1 Timothy 3:2 – Leaders must be above reproach and have a good reputation
“Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach;” – 1 Timothy 3:2
Proverbs 20:7 – The righteous who walks in integrity has blessed children
“The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him!” – Proverbs 20:7
Acts 5:13 – Even unbelievers held the early church in high esteem
“Yet none of the rest dared join them, but the people esteemed them highly.” – Acts 5:13
Titus 1:7 – Leaders must have a good reputation and not be arrogant
“For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,” – Titus 1:7
Proverbs 22:28 – Do not move ancient boundary stones set by your fathers
“Do not remove the ancient landmark which your fathers have set.” – Proverbs 22:28
Romans 14:16 – Do not let good be spoken of as evil
“Therefore do not let what is for you a good thing be spoken of as evil;” – Romans 14:16
Proverbs 20:6 – A faithful man who can find?
“Who can find a faithful man?” – Proverbs 20:6
3 John 1:12 – Demetrius had a good reputation and a good report from everyone
“Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone—and even by the truth itself. We also speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.” – 3 John 1:12
Proverbs 25:22 – Giving food to enemies can heap burning coals on their heads
“If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.” – Proverbs 25:22
Acts 22:12 – Ananias had a good reputation before God and obeyed the law
“A certain Ananias, a man who was devout by the standard of the Law, and well spoken of by all the Jews who lived there,” – Acts 22:12
Proverbs 22:28 – Do not move ancient boundary stones set by your fathers
“Do not move the ancient boundary which your fathers have set.” – Proverbs 22:28
Acts 13:50 – Paul and Barnabas were driven out of the region, but the disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit
“But the Jews incited the devout women of prominence and the leading men of the city, and instigated a persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and drove them out of their district.” – Acts 13:50
Acts 6:5 – Stephen was known for his reputation of being full of faith and the Holy Spirit
“They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit.” – Acts 6:5
Proverbs 19:1 – Better is a poor person who walks in integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool
“Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.” – Proverbs 19:1
Acts 10:22 – Cornelius, a centurion, was a righteous and God-fearing man, well spoken of by the whole Jewish nation
“They said, ‘Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous and God-fearing man well spoken of by the entire nation of the Jews, was divinely directed by a holy angel to send for you to come to his house and hear a message from you.'” – Acts 10:22
Proverbs 3:15 – The gaining of wisdom is better than choosing silver or gold
“She is more precious than jewels; And nothing you desire compares with her.” – Proverbs 3:15
Acts 16:2 – Timothy was well spoken of by the brothers in Lystra and Iconium
“Timothy was well spoken of by the brothers at Lystra and Iconium.” – Acts 16:2
Proverbs 11:13 – A gossip reveals secrets, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret
“A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” – Proverbs 11:13
Proverbs 13:5 – The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace
“The righteous hates falsehood, but the wicked brings shame and disgrace.” – Proverbs 13:5
1 Timothy 3:10 – Deacons must be dignified, not double-tongued or addicted to much wine
“And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.” – 1 Timothy 3:10
Proverbs 11:27 – Those who seek good find favor, but those who seek evil will be harmed
“Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor; But he who searches for evil, it will come to him.” – Proverbs 11:27
1 Corinthians 10:31 – Whatever we do, we should do it all for the glory of God
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
1 Peter 3:15 – We should always be prepared to give an answer for the hope that is in us, with gentleness and respect
“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.” – 1 Peter 3:15