Bible Verses About humility
Scripture answer
Jesus modeled humility, and Scripture promises that God lifts up the humble. These verses counter pride and self-reliance.
Start with Philippians 2:3-4, James 4:10, Micah 6:8; read each passage in its chapter.
Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Read in contextJames 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Read in contextMicah 6:8
And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
Read in context1 Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Read in contextProverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
Read in contextMatthew 23:12
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Read in contextEphesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
Read in contextProverbs 22:4
Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.
Read in contextPhilippians 2:8
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!
Read in contextColossians 3:12
Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
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