11 Bible Verses about Great Individuals

But see how great he must be, if Abraham the patriarch gave him a tithe of his plunder.

His possessions included 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, and 500 female donkeys; in addition he had a very great household. Thus he was the greatest of all the people in the east.

Then Samuel brought Saul and his servant into the room and gave them a place at the head of those who had been invited. There were about thirty people present.

Then the king said to his servants, "Do you not realize that a great leader has fallen this day in Israel?

As the war continued between the house of Saul and the house of David, Abner was becoming more influential in the house of Saul.

So I was far wealthier than all my predecessors in Jerusalem, yet I maintained my objectivity:

But the soldiers replied, "You should not do this! For if we should have to make a rapid retreat, they won't be too concerned about us. Even if half of us should die, they won't be too concerned about us. But you are like ten thousand of us! So it is better if you remain in the city for support."

for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must never drink wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.

He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David.

For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and nothing came of it.

Now in that city was a man named Simon, who had been practicing magic and amazing the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great.