Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Provoking
General references
Bible References
Desirous
Luke 14:10
But when thou hast been invited, go and put thyself down in the last place, that when he who has invited thee comes, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have honour before all that are lying at table with thee;
1 Corinthians 3:7
So that neither the planter is anything, nor the waterer; but God the giver of the increase.
Philippians 2:1
If then there be any comfort in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and compassions,
James 4:16
But now ye glory in your vauntings: all such glorying is evil.
Provoking
Galatians 5:15
but if ye bite and devour one another, see that ye are not consumed one of another.
James 3:14
but if ye have bitter emulation and strife in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise ye younger, be subject to the elder, and all of you bind on humility towards one another; for God sets himself against the proud, but to the humble gives grace.
General references
Luke 9:46
And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be the greatest of them.
Galatians 5:15
but if ye bite and devour one another, see that ye are not consumed one of another.