a mans reputation
What does the Bible say about a mans reputation? These are the passages readers found most helpful — tap any citation to read it in context.
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1A good name is better than many riches. And good esteem is above silver and gold.
1Why is it necessary for a man to seek things that are greater than himself, when he does not know what is advantageous for himself in his life, during the number of the days of his sojourn, and while time passes by like a shadow? Or who will be able to tell him what will be in the future after him under the sun?
7And it is necessary for him also to have good testimony from those who are outside, so that he may not fall into disrepute and the snare of the devil.
7The remembrance of the just is with praises. And the name of the impious shall decay.
12Keep your behavior among the Gentiles to what is good, so that, when they slander you as if you were evildoers, they may, by the good works that are seen in you, glorify God on the day of visitation.
12Testimony is being given for Demetrius by everyone, and by the truth itself. And we also offer testimony. And you know that our testimony is true.
2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth: an outsider, and not your own lips.
6Many men are called merciful. But who will find a faithful man?
4And so shall you discover grace and good discipline, in the sight of God and men.
16So then, let your light shine in the sight of men, so that they may see your good works, and may glorify your Father, who is in heaven.
11A child may be understood by his interests: whether his works may be clean and upright.
3Let not mercy and truth abandon you: encircle them around your throat, and inscribe them on the tablets of your heart. 4And so shall you discover grace and good discipline, in the sight of God and men.
27Just as whoever eats too much honey, it is not good for him, so also whoever is an investigator of what is majestic will be overwhelmed by glory.
2The brothers who were at Lystra and Iconium rendered good testimony to him.
7In all things, present yourself as an example of good works: in doctrine, with integrity, with seriousness, 8with sound words, irreproachably, so that he who is an opponent may dread that he has nothing evil to say about us.
3without affection, without peace, false accusers, unchaste, cruel, without kindness, 4traitorous, reckless, self-important, loving pleasure more than God,