21 Bible Verses about humble
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Therefore, be humble [in your actions] before God's powerful authority, so that you may be exalted [by Him] at the proper time.
And whoever exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted [as important].
Have the same [good] thoughts toward one another. Do not [always] be thinking you are a "bigshot," but lower yourself to accept humble tasks [or, humble people]. Do not think you are so smart.
But He gives [us] more unearned favor [i.e., to overcome the world]. Therefore, the Scripture says [Prov. 3:34], "God opposes proud people, but gives unearned favor to those who are humble."
So, as God's elect [i.e., His people], holy and dearly loved [by Him], clothe yourselves with a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
And the wealthy person [should be happy] that he is humbled [by God], because he will pass away like a flower [blossoming] from grass.
Therefore, the person who will humble himself, as this little child, is the most important person in the kingdom of heaven.
"Those persons who have a humble attitude [toward themselves] are blessed because they will inherit [the best of] the earth.
Who [then] is the wise and understanding person among you? He should show by his good conduct [that he has] deeds of gentleness [stemming] from wisdom.
Live in a humble, gentle and patient way, showing tolerance [for the weaknesses] of one another out of love [for them].
Now to summarize: All of you should think alike. Be sympathetically understanding [toward one another]. Be loving toward [your] brothers [and sisters]. Be tender-hearted and humble-minded.
He humbled Himself [by] becoming obedient [to God] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Now I Paul, who am humble [when speaking] face to face with you, but bold when I am away from you, urge you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ [Note: This means either Paul was imitating Christ's behavior or that the Corinthians were to do so]:
I know how to get along in humble circumstances and how to live in prosperity. In every situation and in all circumstances, I have learned the secret both to be full and to be hungry, both to have plenty and to be in need.
Accept my reins [on your life], and learn about me, because I am gentle and humble, and [in my service] you will experience rest in your spirits.
From Thematic Bible
Character » Of saints » Humble
And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility.
Character of saints » Humble
And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility.
Christ, character of » Humble
He humbled Himself [by] becoming obedient [to God] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
For who is most important, the person who reclines at the dinner table or the person who serves [him]? Is it not the person who reclines at the dinner table? But I am among you as the person who serves.
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Service
Then Mary took about a pint of expensive, aromatic perfume; [it was] genuine nard [Note: This was a sweet-smelling herb] and poured [some of] it on Jesus' feet and wiped them with her hair. The [whole] house was filled with the fragrant scent of the perfume.
Truly I tell you, whoever gives a mere drink of cold water to one of these least significant [disciples of mine] because he is a disciple, will certainly not lose his [temporal or eternal] reward."
And when they arrived, he said to them, "You [men] know the kind of life I lived when I was with you, from the [very] first day I set foot in [the province of] Asia. [You know that] I served the Lord with humility, with tears and with trials that I experienced as the result of plots by the Jews.
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Manasseh
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Josiah
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Rehoboam and the princes
Humble » Examples of Leadership » King david
Humble » Penitence, examples of » Ahab
Humble » Examples of Leadership » King saul
Humble » Examples of Leadership » Jeremiah
Humble » Examples of Leadership » John the baptist
But John tried to discourage Him [from being immersed], saying, "I should be immersed by you, and you are coming to me [for immersion]?"
Humble » Examples of Leadership » moses
Humble » Examples of Leadership » King solomon
Humble » Examples of Leadership » gideon
Humble » Penitence, examples of » The prodigal son
I will get up and go to my father and say to him, Father, I have sinned against [the God of] heaven and against you.
Humble » Penitence, examples of » The publican
But the tax collector stood at a distance [i.e., inconspicuously] and would not even look up to heaven, but struck his chest [i.e., in remorse], saying, 'God, [please] have mercy on a sinner like me.'
Humble » Examples of Leadership » Isaiah
Ministers » Should be » Humble
[You know that] I served the Lord with humility, with tears and with trials that I experienced as the result of plots by the Jews.
Service » Half-hearted » Humble
Then Mary took about a pint of expensive, aromatic perfume; [it was] genuine nard [Note: This was a sweet-smelling herb] and poured [some of] it on Jesus' feet and wiped them with her hair. The [whole] house was filled with the fragrant scent of the perfume.
Truly I tell you, whoever gives a mere drink of cold water to one of these least significant [disciples of mine] because he is a disciple, will certainly not lose his [temporal or eternal] reward."
And when they arrived, he said to them, "You [men] know the kind of life I lived when I was with you, from the [very] first day I set foot in [the province of] Asia. [You know that] I served the Lord with humility, with tears and with trials that I experienced as the result of plots by the Jews.
Topics on Humble
Be Humble!
Ephesians 4:2Live in a humble, gentle and patient way, showing tolerance [for the weaknesses] of one another out of love [for them].
God And The Humble
James 4:6But He gives [us] more unearned favor [i.e., to overcome the world]. Therefore, the Scripture says [Prov. 3:34], "God opposes proud people, but gives unearned favor to those who are humble."
Humble People
Acts 20:19[You know that] I served the Lord with humility, with tears and with trials that I experienced as the result of plots by the Jews.
Humble Yourself
James 4:10Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord and He will exalt you people.
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