Humbleness

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

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

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; — read the full passage →

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

to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

but now you also put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and shameful speaking out of your mouth.

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

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.

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

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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.”

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

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

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

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

Therefore, putting away all filthiness and overflowing of wickedness, receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

that I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed to his death;

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.

He spoke a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the best seats, and said to them, — read the full passage →

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

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that with it you may grow,

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.

But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.

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

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

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

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

not of works, that no one would boast.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

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

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

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 →

Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn’t need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

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

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

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

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

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

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 →

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

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

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another. — read the full passage →

He must increase, but I must decrease.

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

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 →

in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

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.

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,

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.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ — read the full passage →

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

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.

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

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

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

and the rich, in that he is made humble, because like the flower in the grass, he will pass away.

Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted.

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.

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.”

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,

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

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.

that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

that you may walk worthily of the Lord, to please him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

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

For I am the least of the apostles, who is not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the assembly of God.

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.

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. — read the full passage →

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.”