22 Bible Verses about Humility
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with all humility and meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in divine love;
And finally, all being like-minded, sympathetic, loving the brethren, merciful, humble:
and the one having called thee and him, having come in shall say to thee, Give place to him; and then thou shalt with shame begin to take the last place. But when you may be invited, coming in sit down in the last place; in order that when the one having invited thee may come, he will say to thee, Friend, come up higher: then there will be glory to thee in the presence of all those sitting along with thee. Because every one who shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
For I speak, through the grace which has been given unto me, for every one who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has imparted to each one the measure of faith.
and God has chosen the base-born of the world, and those of no reputation, the things which are not, that He may set at nought the things which are,
Therefore, as elect of God, holy and beloved, put on affections of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
to speak evil of no one, that they should be peaceable, gentle, showing all meekness to all men.
Who is wise and instructed among you? Let him show forth out of beautiful conduct his works in meekness of wisdom.
Likewise, you younger men, submit to the elders: and all put on humility toward one another; because God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
Therefore humble yourselves beneath the mighty hand of God, that he may lift you up in due time:
and he gives more grace. Therefore he says, God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
lest, I again having come, my God will humble me before you, and I will mourn over many of those having previously committed sins, and not having repented over the uncleanness and the fornication and debauchery which they have done.
I say unto you, He went down to his house justified rather than the other: because every one exalting himself shall be abased; and the one humbling himself shall be exalted.
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Daniel » Characteristics of » Humility
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Humility
Think the same thing among yourselves, which is also in Christ Jesus:
For which is the greater, he that sitteth at the table, or the waiter? is not the one sitting? but I am in the midst of you as the waiter.
but he humbled himself, having taken the form of a servant, being in the likeness of men; and having been found in fashion like a man;
gideon » Called the mighty man of valour, characteristics of, » Humility
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Humility
Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Humility » Encouraged
Likewise, you younger men, submit to the elders: and all put on humility toward one another; because God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
Think the same thing among yourselves, which is also in Christ Jesus:
But when you may be invited, coming in sit down in the last place; in order that when the one having invited thee may come, he will say to thee, Friend, come up higher: then there will be glory to thee in the presence of all those sitting along with thee.
For I speak, through the grace which has been given unto me, for every one who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, as God has imparted to each one the measure of faith.
Humility » Promises concerning
Therefore whosoever shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens;
Humility » Examples of » Men
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
then He pours water into a bowl, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; because I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, being rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
he humbled himself, being obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
Humility » Want of, condemned
Humility » Instances of » David
Humility » Afflictions intended to produce
Humility » Temporal judgments averted by
Humility » Saints should » Beware of false
Let no one purposely rob you of your prize by humiliation and worship of the angels, trusting in those things which he has seen, being vainly puffed up by the mind of his depravity,
Which indeed are having a word of wisdom in will worship, and humiliation, and austerity of the body; not in any value against the indulgence of the flesh.
Humility » They who have » Are greatest in Christ's kingdom
Therefore whosoever shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens;
It shall not be so among you; but whosoever may wish to be great among you, shall be your servant; and whosoever may wish to be first among you, shall be your slave: as the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His soul a ransom for many.
Humility » Christ, an example of
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; because I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.
If then I, your Lord and Master, washed your feet, you ought also to wash the feet of one another. For I have given unto you an example, that you may also do as I have done to you.
Humility » They who have » Receive more grace
and he gives more grace. Therefore he says, God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
Humility » They who have » Regarded by God
Humility » They who have » Heard by God
Humility » Examples of » The syrophenician woman
And she said, Yea, Lord: for the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from their master's table.
the One coming after me, of whom I am not worthy that I may loose the latchet of His sandal.
Humility » Examples of » King solomon
Humility » Exemplified
Humility » They who have » Exalted by God
Because every one who shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
I say unto you, He went down to his house justified rather than the other: because every one exalting himself shall be abased; and the one humbling himself shall be exalted.
Humility » What humility precedes
Humility » Exemplified » Manasseh
Humility » Penitential » Manasseh
Humility » Exemplified » hezekiah
Humility » Exemplified » Josiah
Humility » Exemplified » David
Humility » Penitential » Josiah
Humility » Penitential » Rehoboam and the princes
Humility » At Christ's feet » A reverent worshipper
And when I saw him, I fell at his feet like a dead man; and he laid his right hand on me, saying, Fear not; I am the first and the last:
Humility » Saints should » Walk with
Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to walk worthily of the calling with which you are called, with all humility and meekness, with long suffering, forbearing one another in divine love;
Humility » Saints should » Put on
Therefore, as elect of God, holy and beloved, put on affections of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
Humility » Instances of » John the baptist
John responded to all, saying; I indeed baptize you with water; but there cometh One more powerful than I, the latchet of His sandals I am not worthy to loose; He will baptize you with the Holy Ghost and fire.
And he proclaimed, saying, I indeed baptized you with water; but One cometh after me more powerful than I; the latchet of His sandals I am not worthy, having stooped down, to loose,
Humility » Instances of » Peter
Therefore I, being a fellow-elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, also a communicant of the glory which is about to be revealed, exhort the elders who are among you:
And Simon Peter, seeing, fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying; Depart from me, Lord, because I am a sinful man,
Humility » Examples of » Paul
It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:
Humility » Is before honor
Humility » Excellency of
Humility » At Christ's feet » Unfortunate sufferers
And many multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, the blind, the deaf, the maimed, and many others, and laid them down at the feet of Jesus; and He healed them:
Humility » He was free from all worldly pride » Of rank is not this the carpenter's son?
Is not He the son of the carpenter? is not His mother called Mary? are not His brothers, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Humility » Exemplified » Woman of canaan
And she said, Yea, Lord: for the little dogs eat of the crumbs falling from their master's table.
Humility » Exemplified » Abraham
Humility » Exemplified » jacob
Humility » Instances of » Paul
Salute Andronicus and Junias, my kinsman and my fellow-soldiers, who are celebrated among the apostles, who were also in Christ before me.
but this is the consolation among you through faith in one another, both of you and me.
Humility » Examples of » King david
Humility » Examples of » King saul
Humility » Examples of » jacob
Humility » Penitential » Ahab
Humility » What humility brings
Humility » Leads to riches, honor, and life
Humility » At Christ's feet » An afflicted father
And one of the chief rulers of the synagogue, by name jairus, comes; and seeing Him falls at His feet, and intreats Him much saying, My little daughter is at the point of death: that coming He may lay hands on her, in order that she may be saved and live.
Humility » At Christ's feet » A sinful woman
Behold, a woman who was a sinner, in the city, also having learned that He is dining in the house of the Pharisee, breaking an alabaster box of myrrh, and standing behind by His feet, weeping, began to moisten His feel with tears, and she wiped them with the hairs of her head, and she continued to copiously kiss His feet, and to anoint them with the myrrh.
Humility » He was free from all worldly pride » Of reputation he shall be called a nazarene
And having come, he went down into the city called Nazareth, in order that the words spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, that He shall be called a Nazarene.
Humility » He was free from all worldly pride » Of riches he hath not where to lay his head
And Jesus says to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of man has not where He may recline His head.
Humility » They who have » Enjoy the presence of God
Humility » Exemplified » John the baptist
And John continued to forbid Him saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou unto me?
Humility » Examples of » John the baptist
And John continued to forbid Him saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou unto me?
Humility » He was free from all worldly pride » Of worldly success he is despised and rejected of men
Humility » He was free from all worldly pride » Of appearance he hath no form nor comeliness
Humility » Saints should » Be clothed with
Likewise, you younger men, submit to the elders: and all put on humility toward one another; because God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
Humility » Exemplified » gideon
Humility » Examples of » The centurion
And the centurion responding said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou mayest come in under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant will be healed.
Humility » Blessedness of
Humility » At Christ's feet » A seeker after truth
And there was a sister to her called Mary, who indeed sitting down at the feet of the Lord, continued to hear his word:
Humility » At Christ's feet » A bereaved sister
Then Mary, when she came where Jesus was, seeing Him, fell at His feet, saying to Him, Lord, if Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.
Humility » They who have » Lifted up by God
Humility » Exemplified » Isaiah
Humility » Exemplified » Joshua
Humility » Instances of » Elihu
Humility » Exemplified » Paul
serving the Lord with all humility, and tears, and temptations, which came upon me through the plots of the Jews:
Humility » Penitential » The prodigal son
Having risen I will go to my father, and say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight:
Humility » Penitential » The publican
But the publican, standing a great way off, did not wish even to lift up his eyes to the heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me the sinner.
Humility » A characteristic of saints
Humility » At Christ's feet » A sorrowing mother
For a woman hearing concerning Him, whose daughter had an unclean spirit, having come worshiped at His feet.
Humility » At Christ's feet » A healed demoniac
And they came out to see that which had happened; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the demons had gone, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid.
Humility » He was free from all worldly pride » Of kingship he washed the disciples' feet
then He pours water into a bowl, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
Humility » They who have » Delivered by God
Humility » Instances of » Josiah
Humility » Instances of » Ahab
Humility » Necessary to the service of God
Humility » Exemplified » Peter
And Simon Peter, seeing, fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying; Depart from me, Lord, because I am a sinful man,
Humility » Instances of » Cornelius
Then I immediately sent for thee; and thou hast done well being present. Now therefore we are all present before God, to hear all things which have been commanded thee of the Lord.
Humility » Instances of » Joseph
Humility » Instances of » Mephibosheth
Humility » Instances of » Elisabeth
Humility » Instances of » Isaiah
Humility » Instances of » John
I John, your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and in patience in Jesus, was in the island which is called Patmos, on account of the word of God, and on account of the testimony of Jesus.
Jerubbaal » Called the mighty man of valour, characteristics of, » Humility
John the baptist » Characteristics of » Humility
And he proclaimed, saying, I indeed baptized you with water; but One cometh after me more powerful than I; the latchet of His sandals I am not worthy, having stooped down, to loose,
This is the testimony of John when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem, that they might ask him, Who art thou? and he confessed and denied not, and confessed that, I am not the Christ. They asked him, What then? Art thou Elijah? And he says, I am not. Art thou that prophet? read more.
And he responded, No. Then they said to him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to those having sent us. What do you say concerning yourself? I am the voice of one roaring in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord as Isaiah the prophet said.
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Humility
Weep, and mourn, lament: let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into sorrow. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will raise you up.
Saul, king of israel » The man who lost a crown characteristics of » Humility
Spiritual » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Topics on Humility
Attitudes Of Humility
Philippians 2:5-8Think the same thing among yourselves, which is also in Christ Jesus:
Beneficial Afflictions For Humility
2 Corinthians 12:7And that I may not be exalted by the abundance of revelations, a thorn was given unto me in the flesh, the messenger of Satan that he may buffet me, in order that I may not be exalted.
Humility And Pride
James 4:6and he gives more grace. Therefore he says, God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.
Humility In The Christians Life
Colossians 3:12Therefore, as elect of God, holy and beloved, put on affections of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
Humility Of Christ
Philippians 2:7but he humbled himself, having taken the form of a servant, being in the likeness of men; and having been found in fashion like a man;
Humility, Examples Of
Matthew 3:14And John continued to forbid Him saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou unto me?
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