Matthew 20:27
And whoever would like to be first [in prominence] among you will be your slave.
Matthew 18:4
Therefore, the person who will humble himself, as this little child, is the most important person in the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 9:33-35
Then Jesus and His disciples came to Capernaum [Note: This city on the northwest shore of Lake Galilee had become sort of a headquarters for Jesus when He was in this region]. When He [and His disciples] entered a house He asked them, "What were you discussing on the way here?"
Luke 22:26
But it will not be that way among you, for the person who is the most important among you should become [like] the youngest [i.e., least important]. And the person who is the leader should become like the servant.
Acts 20:34-35
You [also] know that I worked with my own hands to provide not only my own needs, but the needs of those who were with me.
Romans 1:14
I have a debt to pay [i.e., an obligation to preach] to Greeks and heathens; to the educated and to the ignorant.
1 Corinthians 9:19-23
For although I am free from [being accountable to] all people, I placed myself under obligation to them [as a slave], so as to win as many as possible [to Christ].
2 Corinthians 4:5
For we do not preach ourselves, but [we preach] Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake.
2 Corinthians 11:5
For I consider myself not to be one bit inferior to those "super apostles." [Note: Paul is referring to his opponents there in Corinth who claimed apostolic authority].
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
Are they servants of Christ? (I am really talking like a crazy person now). I am more [of a servant, than they are]. I have worked much harder. I have been in prison more often. I have been flogged more severely. I have been in danger of death more frequently.
2 Corinthians 12:15
So, I will most gladly spend [all I have], and [even] spend myself for the sake of your souls. If I love you so much, should you love me less [than that]?