27 Bible Verses about Humility Of Christ
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but he humbled himself, having taken the form of a servant, being in the likeness of men; and having been found in fashion like a man;
For not yet does he take upon himself the nature of angels, but he takes upon himself the seed of Abraham.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city Nazareth, into Judea, into the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to enroll himself along with Mary, the wife having been betrothed to him, being in an advanced state of pregnancy. And it came to pass while they were there the days of her parturition were fulfilled.read more.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth; and was subject unto them. And His mother continued to keep all these words in her heart.
Is not He the son of the carpenter? is not His mother called Mary? are not His brothers, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of man has not a place where He may recline His head.
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, being rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched with our infirmities; but one having been tempted as to all things like unto us, apart from sin.
Who in the days of his flesh, having with strong crying and tears offered up both prayers and supplications unto him who is able to save him from death, and having been heard on account of his piety,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, in order to be baptized by him. And John continued to forbid Him saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou unto me? And Jesus responding said to him; Suffer it now; for thus it is becoming us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffers Him.
as the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His soul a ransom for many.
For which is the greater, he that sitteth at the table, or the waiter? is not the one sitting? but I am in the midst of you as the waiter.
And it came to pass, He was sitting at the table in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners, having come were sitting along with Jesus and His disciples. And the Pharisees seeing, said to His disciples, Wherefore does your teacher eat with publicans and sinners?
And all the publicans and sinners were drawing nigh to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes were murmuring, saying, that, He receives sinners, and eats with them.
And Jesus knowing that they are about to come and take Him, that they may make Him king, departs again into the mountain Himself alone.
Say to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh, meek, and seated upon a donkey, even a colt, the progeny of the work-beast.
then He pours water into a bowl, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
Because I have come down from heaven, not that I may do my own will, but the will of Him that sent me.
then he has said, Lo, I come to do thy will. He takes away the first, that he may establish the second;
and the place of the scripture which he was reading was this, He was led like a sheep to the slaughter; and as a lamb before the one shearing him is dumb, so he opens not his mouth.
And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to grieve and to be dejected. Then He says to them, My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death: abide here, and pray with me. And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.
for Christ did not please himself; but, as has been written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.
he humbled himself, being obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
looking unto Jesus the beginner and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was placed before him, endured the cross, looking with contempt at the shame, and has sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.
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Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
And one of the elders says to me; Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered to open the book, and the seven seals.
And behold, a Canaanitish woman having come out from those coasts, cried unto Him saying, Have mercy on me, Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is terribly demonized.
And all the multitudes were astonished, and continued to say, Is not this the son of David?
And the multitudes going forward, and following, continued to cry out, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest!
Humility of Christ » General references to
For there is one God, and there is also one mediator of God and men, the man, Christ Jesus,
he humbled himself, being obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sorrow
And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to grieve and to be dejected.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » A physical body
See my hands and my feet, that I am He: feel me; and see, because a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me having.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Natural growth
And the child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit, being full of wisdom; and the grace of God was on Him.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Poverty
And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of man has not a place where He may recline His head.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sleep
And they sailing, He was asleep: and a storm of wind came down into the lake; and they were being filled, and imperiled.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Weariness
And the well of Jacob was there. Then Jesus having become weary from the journey, was sitting thus by the well: it was about the sixth hour.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Hunger
And He ate nothing during those days; and they having been completed, He afterward hungered.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings
and the place of the scripture which he was reading was this, He was led like a sheep to the slaughter; and as a lamb before the one shearing him is dumb, so he opens not his mouth.
And taking Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to grieve and to be dejected. Then He says to them, My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death: abide here, and pray with me. And having gone forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me: moreover not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Exposing himself to reproach and contempt
for Christ did not please himself; but, as has been written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Becoming a servant
as the Son of man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give His soul a ransom for many.
For which is the greater, he that sitteth at the table, or the waiter? is not the one sitting? but I am in the midst of you as the waiter.
but he humbled himself, having taken the form of a servant, being in the likeness of men; and having been found in fashion like a man;
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Entry into jerusalem
Say to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy King cometh, meek, and seated upon a donkey, even a colt, the progeny of the work-beast.
led the donkey, and the colt, and put their garments on them; and He sat on them.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Taking our nature
but he humbled himself, having taken the form of a servant, being in the likeness of men; and having been found in fashion like a man;
For not yet does he take upon himself the nature of angels, but he takes upon himself the seed of Abraham.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, being rich, for your sakes he became poor, that you through his poverty might be made rich.
And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of heaven nests; but the Son of man has not a place where He may recline His head.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Partaking of our infirmities
For we have not a high priest who is not able to be touched with our infirmities; but one having been tempted as to all things like unto us, apart from sin.
Who in the days of his flesh, having with strong crying and tears offered up both prayers and supplications unto him who is able to save him from death, and having been heard on account of his piety,
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » death
Therefore my Father loves Me, because I lay down my soul, that I may take it again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and power to receive it again. I received this commandment from my Father.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Station in life
Is not He the son of the carpenter? is not His mother called Mary? are not His brothers, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Obedience
Because I have come down from heaven, not that I may do my own will, but the will of Him that sent me.
then he has said, Lo, I come to do thy will. He takes away the first, that he may establish the second;
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Refusing honors
And Jesus knowing that they are about to come and take Him, that they may make Him king, departs again into the mountain Himself alone.
Humility of Christ » On account of, he was despised
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary? the brother of James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas? Are not His sisters here with us? And they were offended in Him.
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Think the same thing among yourselves, which is also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not usurpation to be equal with God, but he humbled himself, having taken the form of a servant, being in the likeness of men; and having been found in fashion like a man; read more.
he humbled himself, being obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Associating with the despised
And it came to pass, He was sitting at the table in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners, having come were sitting along with Jesus and His disciples. And the Pharisees seeing, said to His disciples, Wherefore does your teacher eat with publicans and sinners?
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to ordinances
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, in order to be baptized by him. And John continued to forbid Him saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou unto me? And Jesus responding said to him; Suffer it now; for thus it is becoming us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffers Him.
Humility of Christ » His exaltation, the result of
Humility of Christ » Declared by himself
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; because I am meek and lowly in heart: and you shall find rest unto your souls.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Birth
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city Nazareth, into Judea, into the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to enroll himself along with Mary, the wife having been betrothed to him, being in an advanced state of pregnancy. And it came to pass while they were there the days of her parturition were fulfilled. read more.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Washing his disciples' feet
then He pours water into a bowl, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Subjection to his parents
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth; and was subject unto them. And His mother continued to keep all these words in her heart.