Bible verses about humility in the new testament

Here are some Bible verses about humility in the New Testament:

  1. Matthew 18:4 - "Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all." (Jesus' teaching on humility)
  2. Mark 10:43-44 - "But it shall not be so among you. But whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever of you desires to be first shall be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." (Jesus' teaching on humility)
  3. Luke 14:11 - "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." (Jesus' teaching on the consequences of pride and humility)
  4. Romans 12:3 - "For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith." (Paul's exhortation to humility)
  5. Philippians 2:3-4 - "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Look not only each of your own interests, but also the interests of others." (Paul's teaching on humility and selflessness)
  6. Colossians 3:12 - "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience." (Paul's exhortation to put on humility as a garment)
  7. 1 Peter 5:5-6 - "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time." (Peter's teaching on the relationship between humility and God's favor)
  8. James 4:10 - "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up." (James' exhortation to humility as a means of receiving God's blessing)
  9. 1 Timothy 6:11 - "But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have professed a good profession before many witnesses." (Paul's exhortation to Timothy to pursue humility and other virtues)
  10. Hebrews 13:5-6 - "Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with what you have; for He Himself has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.' So we may boldly say: 'The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?'" (The writer's exhortation to contentment and humility in the face of uncertainty)

These verses highlight the importance of humility in the Christian life, emphasizing that true greatness comes from serving others and exalting God, rather than seeking to exalt oneself.