27 Bible Verses about Humility Of Christ

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Hebrews 2:16

For he verily took not on him the angelic nature, but assumed that of the seed of Abraham.

Luke 2:4-7

Then Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and family of David; to be enregistered with Mary, the wife espoused to him, who was big with child. And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.read more.
And she brought forth a son, her first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling-clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Hebrews 5:7

who in the days of his flesh, with strong crying and tears, having offered up prayers and supplications to him who was able to save him from death, and being heard for his reverential awe,

Matthew 3:13-15

Then came Jesus from Galilee unto Jordan to John, that he might be baptized by him. But John earnestly withheld him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? But Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it to be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he permitted him.

Luke 22:27

For which is the greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that waits? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.

Matthew 9:10-11

And it came to pass, as he sat in his house, many tax-gatherers and sinners came, and sat down at table with Jesus and his disciples. And the Pharisees observing it, said to his disciples, How is this, that your Master eateth with publicans and sinners?

Luke 15:1-2

THEN drew nigh unto him all the tax-farmers and the sinners to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man entertains sinners, and eateth with them.

John 6:15

Then Jesus, knowing their intention to come and to seize him by force, in order to make him king, retired again into the mountain by himself alone.

John 13:5

Then he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was begirt.

Hebrews 10:9

he then added, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He abolishes the first that he may establish the second.

Acts 8:32

The portion of scripture which he had been reading was this: "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and as a lamb before him who sheareth it is dumb, so he opened not his mouth:

Matthew 26:37-39

And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be deeply sorrowful, and to be overwhelmed with dejection. Then saith he to them. My soul is exceeding sorrowful even to death: abide here, and watch with me. And going a little farther, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Romans 15:3

For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me."

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Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david

Revelation 5:5

And one of the presbyters said unto me, Weep not: behold the lion who is of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath prevailed, to open the book, and to break the seven seals upon it.

Matthew 12:23

And all the multitudes were lost in amazement, and they said, Is not this the son of David?

Matthew 21:9

and the multitudes who went before, and who followed after, cried, saying, Hosanna, to the son of David; blessed is he who cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

Humility of Christ » General references to

Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sorrow

Matthew 26:37

And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be deeply sorrowful, and to be overwhelmed with dejection.

Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » A physical body

Luke 24:39

look upon my hands and my feet, that it is my very self: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.

Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Natural growth

Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Poverty

Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sleep

Luke 8:23

And while they were on the passage, he went to sleep: and a hurricane of wind rushed down on the lake; and they were filled with water, and imminent danger.

Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Weariness

John 4:6

And Jacob's well was there. Therefore Jesus, weary with his journey, e'en sat himself down on the well: it was about the sixth hour.

Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Hunger

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings

Acts 8:32

The portion of scripture which he had been reading was this: "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and as a lamb before him who sheareth it is dumb, so he opened not his mouth:

Matthew 26:37-39

And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be deeply sorrowful, and to be overwhelmed with dejection. Then saith he to them. My soul is exceeding sorrowful even to death: abide here, and watch with me. And going a little farther, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Exposing himself to reproach and contempt

Romans 15:3

For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me."

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Becoming a servant

Luke 22:27

For which is the greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that waits? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Entry into jerusalem

Matthew 21:7

brought the ass and her foal, and they spread over them their garments, and seated him upon them.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Taking our nature

Hebrews 2:16

For he verily took not on him the angelic nature, but assumed that of the seed of Abraham.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Partaking of our infirmities

Hebrews 5:7

who in the days of his flesh, with strong crying and tears, having offered up prayers and supplications to him who was able to save him from death, and being heard for his reverential awe,

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » death

John 10:17-18

Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment I have received from my Father.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Station in life

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Obedience

Hebrews 10:9

he then added, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He abolishes the first that he may establish the second.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Refusing honors

John 6:15

Then Jesus, knowing their intention to come and to seize him by force, in order to make him king, retired again into the mountain by himself alone.

Humility of Christ » On account of, he was despised

Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate

Philippians 2:5-8

Let the same sentiment of mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who being in the form of God counted it no usurpation to claim equality with God: but emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, made after the similitude of mortal men; read more.
and found in fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to the death of the cross.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Associating with the despised

Matthew 9:10-11

And it came to pass, as he sat in his house, many tax-gatherers and sinners came, and sat down at table with Jesus and his disciples. And the Pharisees observing it, said to his disciples, How is this, that your Master eateth with publicans and sinners?

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to ordinances

Matthew 3:13-15

Then came Jesus from Galilee unto Jordan to John, that he might be baptized by him. But John earnestly withheld him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? But Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it to be so now, for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he permitted him.

Humility of Christ » His exaltation, the result of

Philippians 2:9

Wherefore God also hath transcendently exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name:

Humility of Christ » Declared by himself

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Birth

Luke 2:4-7

Then Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and family of David; to be enregistered with Mary, the wife espoused to him, who was big with child. And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered. read more.
And she brought forth a son, her first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling-clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Washing his disciples' feet

John 13:5

Then he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was begirt.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Subjection to his parents

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