Bible Verses About serving others
Scripture answer
Jesus came not to be served but to serve. These verses inspire everyday service and volunteering.
Start with Mark 10:45, Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 4:10; read each passage in its chapter.
Mark 10:45
For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Read in contextGalatians 5:13
Serve one another humbly in love.
Read in context1 Peter 4:10
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms.
Read in contextMatthew 25:40
Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.
Read in contextPhilippians 2:4
Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Read in contextHebrews 6:10
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people.
Read in contextJohn 13:14-15
Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example.
Read in contextColossians 3:23-24
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord... It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
Read in contextGalatians 6:2
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Read in contextActs 20:35
It is more blessed to give than to receive.
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