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Humble

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James 4:6

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.

Ephesians 2:8–9

for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, — read the full passage →

Luke 14:8–11

“When you are invited by anyone to a marriage feast, don’t sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him, — read the full passage →

Romans 12:10

In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Philippians 2:3

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;

Ephesians 4:2

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

Luke 18:10–14

“Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector. — read the full passage →

1 John 1:8

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender hearted, courteous,

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

Matthew 23:12

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Romans 3:23

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

Philippians 2:3–4

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:1–14

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed. — read the full passage →

James 2:24

You see then that by works, a man is justified, and not only by faith.

Romans 12:16

Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.

James 5:16

Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.

2 Corinthians 11:30

If I must boast, I will boast of the things that concern my weakness.

Matthew 23:10–12

Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ. — read the full passage →

Philippians 2:5–8

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, — read the full passage →

Romans 12:1

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.

Romans 12:3

For I say, through the grace that was given me, to every man who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think reasonably, as God has apportioned to each person a measure of faith.

Acts 2:38

Peter said to them, “Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:8

Therefore produce fruit worthy of repentance!

John 3:30

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

Romans 14:10–12

But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. — read the full passage →

Philippians 2:8

And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.

Philippians 2:6–11

who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, — read the full passage →

Luke 12:33

Sell that which you have, and give gifts to the needy. Make for yourselves purses which don’t grow old, a treasure in the heavens that doesn’t fail, where no thief approaches, neither moth destroys.

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Luke 18:9–14

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others. — read the full passage →

Galatians 5:13

For you, brothers, were called for freedom. Only don’t use your freedom for gain to the flesh, but through love be servants to one another.

Luke 21:1–4

He looked up, and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Mark 9:35

He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, “If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.”

Matthew 18:4

Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

1 Peter 5:5–6

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” — read the full passage →

James 4:7

Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Ephesians 4:1–3

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk worthily of the calling with which you were called, — read the full passage →

Galatians 2:20

I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me. That life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich.

Romans 12:2

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Luke 14:12–14

He also said to the one who had invited him, “When you make a dinner or a supper, don’t call your friends, nor your brothers, nor your kinsmen, nor rich neighbors, or perhaps they might also return the favor, and pay you back. — read the full passage →

Luke 1:37

For everything spoken by God is possible.”

Mark 10:45

For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 11:29–30

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:24

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

Revelation 1:1–20

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John, — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:1

I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.

Hebrews 11:7

By faith, Noah, being warned about things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared a ship for the saving of his house, through which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

Philippians 2:7

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.

Philippians 2:5

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,

Philippians 2:4

each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.

Philippians 2:3–11

doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:31–32

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who stole steal no more; but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have something to give to him who has need.

1 Corinthians 1:28–29

and God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that are not, that he might bring to nothing the things that are: — read the full passage →

Romans 2:1–4

Therefore you are without excuse, O man, whoever you are who judge. For in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself. For you who judge practice the same things. — read the full passage →

Luke 18:9–20

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others. — read the full passage →

Luke 9:48

and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”

Philippians 1:1–4:23

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants: — read the full passage →

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