33 Bible Verses about Humility Of Christ

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Hebrews 2:16

For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the nature of Abraham.

Luke 2:4-7

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.read more.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Matthew 13:55

Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brothers, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

Hebrews 5:7

Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;

Matthew 3:13-15

Then came Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized by you, and come you to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it to be so now: for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he permitted him.

Luke 22:27

For who is greater, he that sits at table, or he that serves? is not he that sits at table? but I am among you as he that serves.

Matthew 9:10-11

And it came to pass, as Jesus sat to eat in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?

Luke 15:1-2

Then drew near unto him all the tax collectors and sinners to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receives sinners, and eats with them.

John 6:15

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

John 13:5

After that he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.

Hebrews 10:9

Then said he, Lo, I come to do your will, O God. He takes away the first, that he may establish the second.

Acts 8:32

The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

Matthew 26:37-39

And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very distressed. Then said he unto them, My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death: tarry you here, and watch with me. And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as you will.

Psalm 22:6

But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

Psalm 69:9

For the zeal of your house has eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached you are fallen upon me.

Romans 15:3

For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached you fell on me.

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

Revelation 5:5

And one of the elders said unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

Matthew 15:22

And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same regions, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, you son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon.

Matthew 12:23

And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

Matthew 21:9

And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.

Humility of Christ » General references to

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

Matthew 26:37

And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very distressed.

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

Luke 24:39

Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones, as you see me 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

But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filling up with water, and were in jeopardy.

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

John 4:6

Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.

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

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings

Acts 8:32

The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:

Matthew 26:37-39

And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very distressed. Then said he unto them, My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death: tarry you here, and watch with me. And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as you will.

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

Psalm 69:9

For the zeal of your house has eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached you are fallen upon me.

Psalm 22:6

But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

Romans 15:3

For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached you fell on me.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Becoming a servant

Luke 22:27

For who is greater, he that sits at table, or he that serves? is not he that sits at table? but I am among you as he that serves.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Entry into jerusalem

Matthew 21:7

And brought the donkey, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they sat him thereon.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Taking our nature

Hebrews 2:16

For verily he took not on him the nature of angels; but he took on him the nature of Abraham.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty

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

Hebrews 5:7

Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » death

John 10:17-18

Therefore does my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man takes 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 have I received of my Father.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Station in life

Matthew 13:55

Is not this the carpenter's son? is not his mother called Mary? and his brothers, James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Obedience

Hebrews 10:9

Then said he, Lo, I come to do your will, O God. He takes away the first, that he may establish the second.

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Refusing honors

John 6:15

When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone.

Humility of Christ » On account of, he was despised

Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate

Philippians 2:5-8

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not a thing to be grasped to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: read more.
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

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

Matthew 9:10-11

And it came to pass, as Jesus sat to eat in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto 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 came Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized by you, and come you to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it to be so now: for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness. Then he permitted him.

Humility of Christ » His exaltation, the result of

Philippians 2:9

Therefore God also has highly exalted him, and given him a name which 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 Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. read more.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, 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

John 13:5

After that he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded.

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

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