27 Bible Verses about Humility Of Christ
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but emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, made after the similitude of mortal men;
For he verily took not on him the angelic nature, but assumed that of the seed of Abraham.
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.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart.
Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
We know that God spake to Moses: but we know nothing of this man, whence he is.
And Jesus Said to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor though he was rich, that ye by his poverty should be made rich.
For we have not an high-priest incapable of a fellow-feeling with our infirmities, but one tempted in all points, in exact resemblance with ourselves, sin excepted.
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,
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.
Even as the Son of man came not to be waited upon, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
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.
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?
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.
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.
"Tell the daughter of Sion, Lo! thy King cometh to thee, meek, and sitting on an ass, even on a foal the ass's colt."
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.
For I came down from heaven, not with a view to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
he then added, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He abolishes the first that he may establish the second.
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:
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.
For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me."
As the Father knoweth me, so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
and found in fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to the death of the cross.
earnestly looking up to Jesus the author and the finisher of faith; who, for the joy set before him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at 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 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.
And lo! a woman of Canaan coming out of these coasts, cried aloud, saying to him, Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David: my daughter is a grievous demoniac.
THE book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
And all the multitudes were lost in amazement, and they said, Is not this the son of David?
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
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
THE book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
and found in fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to the death of the cross.
but when the fulness of time was come, God sent forth his Son born of a woman, born under the law,
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sorrow
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
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
And the child grew, and became endued with great powers of spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Poverty
And Jesus Said to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sleep
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
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
being tempted forty days by the devil; and did eat nothing during those days: and when they were ended, afterwards he was hungry.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings
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:
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
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
Even as the Son of man came not to be waited upon, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
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.
but emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, made after the similitude of mortal men;
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Entry into jerusalem
"Tell the daughter of Sion, Lo! thy King cometh to thee, meek, and sitting on an ass, even on a foal the ass's colt."
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
but emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, made after the similitude of mortal men;
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
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that for your sake he became poor though he was rich, that ye by his poverty should be made rich.
And Jesus Said to him, The foxes have holts, and the birds of the air, nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Partaking of our infirmities
For we have not an high-priest incapable of a fellow-feeling with our infirmities, but one tempted in all points, in exact resemblance with ourselves, sin excepted.
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
As the Father knoweth me, so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
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
Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? his brethren, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
We know that God spake to Moses: but we know nothing of this man, whence he is.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Obedience
For I came down from heaven, not with a view to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
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
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
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, and Judah and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
We know that God spake to Moses: but we know nothing of this man, whence he is.
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
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
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
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
Wherefore God also hath transcendently exalted him, and bestowed on him a name which is above every name:
Humility of Christ » Declared by himself
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest to your souls.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Birth
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
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
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart.