Humility

Nave's Topical Bible

Topic from Nave's Topical Bible (Orville J. Nave, 1897) — public domain.

• Mark 9:33-37 NT

  He came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you arguing among yourselves on the way?” But they were silent, for they had disputed with one another on the way about who was the greatest. He sat down, and…

• Mark 10:43 NT

  But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.

• Mark 10:44 NT

  Whoever of you wants to become first among you, shall be bondservant of all.

• Luke 1:52 NT

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

• Luke 9:46-48 NT

  An argument arose among them about which of them was the greatest. Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side, and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me.…

• Luke 10:21 NT

  In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so…

• Luke 14:10 NT

  But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes, he may tell you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you.

• Luke 14:11 NT

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

• Luke 17:10 NT

  Even so you also, when you have done all the things that are commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants. We have done our duty.’ ”

• Luke 18:13 NT

  But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn’t even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’

• Luke 18:14 NT

  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.”

• Luke 22:24-27 NT

  A dispute also arose among them, which of them was considered to be greatest. He said to them, “The kings of the nations lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ But not so with you. But one who…

• John 13:14-16 NT

  If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that you should also do as I have done to you. Most certainly I tell you, a servant is not greater than…

• Romans 11:18 NT

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

• Romans 11:20 NT

  True; by their unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by your faith. Don’t be conceited, but fear;

• Romans 11:25 NT

  For I don’t desire you to be ignorant, brothers, of this mystery, so that you won’t be wise in your own conceits, that a partial hardening has happened to Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in,

• Romans 12:3 NT

  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.

• Romans 12:10 NT

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

• Romans 12:16 NT

  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.

• 1 Corinthians 1:28 NT

  God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that don’t exist, that he might bring to nothing the things that exist,

• 1 Corinthians 1:29 NT

  that no flesh should boast before God.

• 1 Corinthians 2:1-3 NT

  When I came to you, brothers, I didn’t come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I was with you in weakness,…

• 1 Corinthians 3:18 NT

  Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.

• 1 Corinthians 10:12 NT

  Therefore let him who thinks he stands be careful that he doesn’t fall.