5 Bible verses about humility, each quoted word for word from the World English Bible, with a one-line note on where it sits in scripture.
doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself; each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.
Paul's instruction to a church dealing with rivalry and status competition.
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
James, writing about the source of conflict inside a community.
Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.
A one-line proverb contrasting two postures toward other people.
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you.
Peter's instruction to humble yourselves before God and cast your worries on him.
Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
Part of Paul's description of what a new way of living looks like in practice.
How does humility quietly prepare the way for honor rather than blocking it?
The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
Why does true honor so often come to those who don't chase after it?
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
Scripture is quoted word for word from the World English Bible, which is in the public domain.
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