The term "worthiest" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of worthiness is a significant theme throughout the Scriptures. Worthiness in the biblical context often relates to the character, actions, and faithfulness of individuals in relation to God's standards and calling.

Divine Worthiness

God alone is inherently worthy of all honor, glory, and praise. Revelation 4:11 declares, "Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created." This verse underscores the worthiness of God as the Creator and Sustainer of all things, deserving of worship and reverence.

Christ's Worthiness

Jesus Christ is central to the theme of worthiness in the New Testament. In Revelation 5:12 , the heavenly hosts proclaim, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!" This acclamation highlights the worthiness of Christ due to His sacrificial death and redemptive work, making Him the only one capable of opening the scroll and executing God's plan of salvation.

Human Worthiness

While humans are inherently unworthy due to sin (Romans 3:23), the Bible speaks of a worthiness that believers are called to pursue through faith and obedience. Ephesians 4:1 exhorts believers, "I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received." This call to worthiness involves living a life that reflects the character and teachings of Christ, marked by humility, gentleness, patience, and love.

Worthy Conduct

The Apostle Paul frequently encourages believers to live in a manner worthy of the Gospel. Philippians 1:27 states, "Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ." This involves standing firm in one spirit, striving together for the faith, and being unafraid of opposition. Worthy conduct is characterized by integrity, perseverance, and a commitment to the truth of the Gospel.

Worthy of the Kingdom

Believers are also called to be deemed worthy of the Kingdom of God. In 2 Thessalonians 1:5 , Paul writes, "All this is evidence of God’s righteous judgment, and so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering." This worthiness is not based on human merit but on God's grace and the believer's faithfulness amidst trials and persecution.

Worthy of Honor

The Bible also speaks of individuals who are deemed worthy of honor due to their roles and responsibilities. For instance, 1 Timothy 5:17 instructs, "Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching." This recognition of worthiness is tied to diligent service and leadership within the church.

In summary, the concept of worthiness in the Bible encompasses the inherent worthiness of God and Christ, the aspirational worthiness of believers through faithful living, and the recognition of worthiness in those who serve diligently in their God-given roles.

The Morning-Meal in the Pharisee's House - Meals and Feasts among ...
... The Talmud formulates it [4271] in this manner: That the worthiest lies down
first, on his left side, with his feet stretching back. ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter xii the morning-meal in.htm

The Guesten House
... Under the naked sky; But ask, who worthiest? who will best. ... With promptest courtesy?
And Thou art worthiest; there will not. One loving usage be forgot. ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/ccxcv the guesten house.htm

The Loftiness of Humility
... he says, 'to nothing less than living with the great souls who were dead and gone,
and choosing out of their actions all that was noblest and worthiest to know ...
/.../kingsley/town and country sermons/sermon xx the loftiness of.htm

Prologue
... Of all human studies, history, at its best,"the knowledge of whatever of worthiest
the past of mankind affords,"such history is of all studies most ...
//christianbookshelf.org/merriam/the chief end of man/prologue.htm

Judging, Therefore, that it Stood Thus with this Matter...
... For I passed through all those other objects which are deemed worthiest, such as
the erecting of lofty houses and the planting of vines, and in addition, the ...
/.../a metaphrase of the book of ecclesiastes/chapter ii judging therefore that.htm

section v.
... in my retired and solitary imaginations, to detain me from the foulness of vice,
have fancied to my self the presence of my dear and worthiest friends, before ...
//christianbookshelf.org/browne/religio medici/section v.htm

Preaching (ii. ).
... I pursue the subject of attractive preaching, taking still the word attractive in
its worthiest sense, and again laying stress on the necessity of ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/moule/to my younger brethren/chapter xi preaching ii.htm

Secondly, the Motives by which the Christian Religion Enforces the ...
... in this matter,) appears to be undeniably agreeable to the natural expectations
of right reason, and suitable to the best and worthiest notions that men have ...
/.../xi proposition xi secondly the.htm

St. John Chrysostom (Ad 347-407)
... of his talents, that he long after spoke of John as the best of all the pupils he
had ever had, and said that he would have been the worthiest to succeed him ...
/.../chapter xx st john chrysostom.htm

That God's Love is to be Mingled with Ilk Time and Deed nor Fails ...
... And forsooth if thou love in this manner as I have said, full glorious shalt thou
be"with the best and worthiest in the Kingdom of God"near to that ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/chapter x that gods love.htm

Worthiest (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Worthiest (1 Occurrence). 2 Kings 10:3 look out
the best and worthiest of your master's sons, and set him ...
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Worthily (8 Occurrences)

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Worthies (2 Occurrences)

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