33 Bible Verses about Humility Of Christ

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Hebrews 2:16

For it is clear that He does not reach out to help angels, but to help Abraham’s offspring.

Luke 2:4-7

And Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David, to be registered along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was pregnant. While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. read more.
Then she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and she wrapped Him snugly in cloth and laid Him in a feeding trough—because there was no room for them at the lodging place.

John 9:29

We know that God has spoken to Moses. But this man—we don’t know where He’s from!”

Hebrews 5:7

During His earthly life, He offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the One who was able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

Matthew 3:13-15

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. But John tried to stop Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and yet You come to me?” Jesus answered him, “Allow it for now, because this is the way for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him to be baptized.

Luke 22:27

For who is greater, the one at the table or the one serving? Isn’t it the one at the table? But I am among you as the One who serves.

Matthew 9:10-11

While He was reclining at the table in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came as guests to eat with Jesus and His disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

Luke 15:1-2

All the tax collectors and sinners were approaching to listen to Him. And the Pharisees and scribes were complaining, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them!”

John 6:15

Therefore, when Jesus knew that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He withdrew again to the mountain by Himself.

John 13:5

Next, He poured water into a basin and began to wash His disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel tied around Him.

Hebrews 10:9

He then says, See, I have come to do Your will. He takes away the first to establish the second.

Acts 8:32

Now the Scripture passage he was reading was this:

He was led like a sheep to the slaughter,
and as a lamb is silent before its shearer,
so He does not open His mouth.

Matthew 26:37-39

Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is swallowed up in sorrow —to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with Me.” Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”

Psalm 69:9

because zeal for Your house has consumed me,
and the insults of those who insult You
have fallen on me.

Romans 15:3

For even the Messiah did not please Himself. On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.

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

Revelation 5:5

Then one of the elders said to me, “Stop crying. Look! The Lion from the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has been victorious so that He may open the scroll and its seven seals.”

Matthew 15:22

Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came and kept crying out, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is cruelly tormented by a demon.”

Matthew 12:23

And all the crowds were astounded and said, “Perhaps this is the Son of David!”

Matthew 21:9

Then the crowds who went ahead of Him and those who followed kept shouting:

Hosanna to the Son of David!
He who comes in the name
of the Lord is the blessed One!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!

Humility of Christ » General references to

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

Matthew 26:37

Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

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

Luke 24:39

Look at My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself! Touch Me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I 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 as they were sailing He fell asleep. Then a fierce windstorm came down on the lake; they were being swamped and were in danger.

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

John 4:6

Jacob’s well was there, and Jesus, worn out from His journey, sat down at the well. It was about six in the evening.

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

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings

Acts 8:32

Now the Scripture passage he was reading was this:

He was led like a sheep to the slaughter,
and as a lamb is silent before its shearer,
so He does not open His mouth.

Matthew 26:37-39

Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, "My soul is swallowed up in sorrow -to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with Me." Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, "My Father! If it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will."

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

Psalm 69:9

because zeal for Your house has consumed me,
and the insults of those who insult You
have fallen on me.

Romans 15:3

For even the Messiah did not please Himself. On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Becoming a servant

Luke 22:27

For who is greater, the one at the table or the one serving? Isn’t it the one at the table? But I am among you as the One who serves.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Entry into jerusalem

Matthew 21:7

They brought the donkey and the colt; then they laid their robes on them, and He sat on them.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Taking our nature

Hebrews 2:16

For it is clear that He does not reach out to help angels, but to help Abraham’s offspring.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty

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

Hebrews 5:7

During His earthly life, He offered prayers and appeals with loud cries and tears to the One who was able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » death

John 10:17-18

This is why the Father loves Me, because I am laying down My life so I may take it up again. No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down on My own. I have the right to lay it down, and I have the right to take it up again. I have received this command from My Father."

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Station in life

John 9:29

We know that God has spoken to Moses. But this man—we don’t know where He’s from!”

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Obedience

Hebrews 10:9

He then says, See, I have come to do Your will. He takes away the first to establish the second.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Refusing honors

John 6:15

Therefore, when Jesus knew that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He withdrew again to the mountain by Himself.

Humility of Christ » On account of, he was despised

John 9:29

We know that God has spoken to Moses. But this man—we don’t know where He’s from!”

Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate

Philippians 2:5-8

Make your own attitude that of Christ Jesus, who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be used for His own advantage. Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men. And when He had come as a man in His external form, read more.
He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death-even to death on a cross.

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

Matthew 9:10-11

While He was reclining at the table in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came as guests to eat with Jesus and His disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to ordinances

Matthew 3:13-15

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. But John tried to stop Him, saying, "I need to be baptized by You, and yet You come to me?" Jesus answered him, "Allow it for now, because this is the way for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he allowed Him [to be baptized].

Humility of Christ » His exaltation, the result of

Philippians 2:9

For this reason God highly exalted Him
and gave Him the name
that is above every name,

Humility of Christ » Declared by himself

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Birth

Luke 2:4-7

And Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family line of David, to be registered along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was pregnant. While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. read more.
Then she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and she wrapped Him snugly in cloth and laid Him in a feeding trough-because there was no room for them at the inn.

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

John 13:5

Next, He poured water into a basin and began to wash His disciples’ feet and to dry them with the towel tied around Him.

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

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