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Humble

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James 4:6

But he giveth more grace. Wherefore the scripture saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

Psalms 25:9

The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.

James 4:10

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

Ephesians 2:8–9

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

2 Chronicles 7:14

if my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Luke 14:8–11

When thou art bidden of any man to a marriage feast, sit not down in the chief seat; lest haply a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him, — read the full passage →

Micah 6:8

He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Proverbs 16:18–19

Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. — read the full passage →

Romans 12:10

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another;

Daniel 4:37

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

Proverbs 11:2

When pride cometh, then cometh shame; But with the lowly is wisdom.

Colossians 3:12

Put on therefore, as God’s elect, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, longsuffering;

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

Philippians 2:3

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;

Ephesians 4:2

with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

Luke 18:10–14

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

Psalms 149:4

For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.

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 ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:

Luke 14:11

For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Matthew 23:12

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Proverbs 22:4

The reward of humility and the fear of Jehovah Isriches, and honor, and life.

Romans 3:23

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

Isaiah 57:15

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Philippians 2:3–4

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; — read the full passage →

Proverbs 3:34

Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto the lowly.

Leviticus 19:18

Thou shalt not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people; but thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am Jehovah.

1 Peter 5:1–14

The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: — read the full passage →

James 2:24

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

Romans 12:16

Be of the same mind one toward another. Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly. Be not wise in your own conceits.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honorgoethhumility.

Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

Proverbs 18:12

Before destruction the heart of man is haughty; And before honorgoethhumility.

Job 22:29

When they casttheedown, thou shalt say, There is lifting up; And the humble person he will save.

James 5:16

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

2 Corinthians 11:30

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

Matthew 23:10–12

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

Philippians 2:5–8

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

Romans 12:1

I beseech you therefore, brethren, 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 that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but so to think as to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to each man a measure of faith.

Acts 2:38

And Peter said unto them, Repent ye, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ unto the remission of your sins; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 3:8

Bring forth therefore fruit worthy of repentance:

Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

1 Samuel 2:7

Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, he also lifteth up.

John 3:30

He must increase, but I must decrease.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

Proverbs 27:2

Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; A stranger, and not thine own lips.

Exodus 10:3

And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

Romans 14:10–12

But thou, why dost thou judge thy brother? or thou again, why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment-seat of God. — read the full passage →

Numbers 12:3

Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men that were upon the face of the earth.

Philippians 2:8

and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

Philippians 2:6–11

who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, — read the full passage →

Luke 12:33

Sell that which ye have, and give alms; make for yourselves purses which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief draweth near, neither moth destroyeth.

Matthew 5:3

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Proverbs 16:18

Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

Psalms 138:6

For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.

Luke 18:9–14

And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought: — read the full passage →

Psalms 18:27

For thou wilt save the afflicted people; But the haughty eyes thou wilt bring down.

Galatians 5:13

For ye, brethren, were called for freedom; only use not your freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through love be servants one to another.

Luke 21:1–4

And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury. — read the full passage →

Luke 18:14

I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Mark 9:35

And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.

Matthew 18:4

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Psalms 25:8–9

Good and upright is Jehovah: Therefore will he instruct sinners in the way. — read the full passage →

Deuteronomy 8:2–3

And thou shalt remember all the way which Jehovah thy God hath led thee these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble thee, to prove thee, to know what was in thy heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or not. — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:5–6

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. — read the full passage →

James 4:7

Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Ephesians 4:1–3

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye 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 liveth in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.

2 Corinthians 8:9

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

Romans 12:2

And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Luke 14:12–14

And he said to him also that had bidden him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, nor thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest haply they also bid thee again, and a recompense be made thee. — read the full passage →

Luke 1:37

For no word from God shall be void of power.

Mark 10:45

For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

Matthew 11:29–30

Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:24

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Isaiah 66:2

For all these things hath my hand made, and so all these things came to be, saith Jehovah: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word.

1 Kings 21:29

Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days; but in his son’s day will I bring the evil upon his house.

Deuteronomy 8:2

And thou shalt remember all the way which Jehovah thy God hath led thee these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble thee, to prove thee, to know what was in thy heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or not.

Revelation 1:1–20

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show unto his servants, even the things which must shortly come to pass: and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John; — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:1

The elders therefore among you I exhort, who am a fellow-elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, who am also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, being warned of God concerning things not seen as yet, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark to 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, one mediator also between God and men, himself 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 mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Philippians 2:4

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

Philippians 2:3–11

doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself; — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:31–32

Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and railing, be put away from you, with all malice: — read the full passage →

Ephesians 4:28

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.

1 Corinthians 1:28–29

and the base things of the world, and the things that are despised, did God choose, yea and the things that are not, that he might bring to nought the things that are: — read the full passage →

Romans 2:1–4

Wherefore thou art without excuse, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest dost practise the same things. — read the full passage →

Luke 18:9–20

And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought: — read the full passage →

Luke 9:48

and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Ezra 8:21

Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a straight way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

2 Chronicles 12:7

And when Jehovah saw that they humbled themselves, the word of Jehovah came to Shemaiah, saying, They have humbled themselves: I will not destroy them; but I will grant them some deliverance, and my wrath shall not be poured out upon Jerusalem by the hand of Shishak.

Philippians 1:1–4:23

Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: — read the full passage →

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