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Humility

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James 4:10

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

Colossians 3:12

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

Ephesians 4:2

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

1 Peter 5:6

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

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;

James 4:6

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

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.

Luke 14:11

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

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.

John 3:30

He must increase, but I must decrease.

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.

1 Peter 3:8

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

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.”

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.”

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 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 →

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 →

1 Peter 3:3–4

Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; — 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.”

Matthew 6:2

Therefore when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward.

Colossians 3:18–19

Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. — read the full passage →

Matthew 20:26–27

It shall not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you shall beyour servant. — 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.

Matthew 23:12

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

Philippians 4:20

Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever! Amen.

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.

James 1:9–10

But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position; — read the full passage →

Philippians 2:3–11

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

Matthew 5:3

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

Ephesians 3:20–21

Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, — read the full passage →

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 →

Matthew 6:1–16:28

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

Matthew 18:4

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

Philippians 2:5

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

Philippians 2:2

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

Ephesians 4:2–3

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love; — read the full passage →

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.

1 Peter 3:3

Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing;

Matthew 6:9–10

Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. — read the full passage →

Romans 11:18

don’t boast over the branches. But if you boast, it is not you who support the root, but the root supports you.

Colossians 3:12–13

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

Colossians 3:2

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.

Mark 9:2

After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them.

John 13:1–16:33

Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. — read the full passage →

James 3:2

For in many things we all stumble. If anyone doesn’t stumble in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.

Romans 14:11–13

For it is written, “‘As I live,’ says the Lord, ‘to me every knee will bow. Every tongue will confess to God.’” — read the full passage →

1 Peter 3:2

seeing your pure behavior in fear.

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 →

John 13:1–14:31

Now before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his time had come that he would depart from this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. — read the full passage →

Romans 12:10

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

1 Peter 5:3

neither as lording it over those entrusted to you, but making yourselves examples to the flock.

Luke 1:52

He has put down princes from their thrones. And has exalted the lowly.

1 Corinthians 1:2

to the assembly of God which is at Corinth; those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ in every place, both theirs and ours:

2 Corinthians 11:30

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

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