What does the Bible say about excellence?

12 verses about excellence, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about excellence

Daniel 6:3 — Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm. 9 votes
Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 8 votes
Colossians 3:23 — And what soever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 8 votes
Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 6 votes
2 Corinthians 8:7 — Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. 5 votes
Daniel 5:12 — Forasmuch as an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar: now let Daniel be called, and he will shew the interpretation. 4 votes
Philippians 1:9 — And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; 4 votes
2 Peter 1:3 — According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 votes
Proverbs 22:29 — Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. 3 votes
Joshua 1:8 — This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. 2 votes
Ephesians 6:7 — With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: 2 votes
1 Peter 2:9 — But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 2 votes

Where these verses are

Daniel (2), Philippians (2), Joshua (1), Proverbs (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Ephesians (1), Colossians (1), Titus (1), 1 Peter (1), 2 Peter (1)

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