26 Bible Verses about Humility Of Christ
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And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David; to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child. And it came to pass, while they were there, that the days were fulfilled for her to give birth;read more.
and she brought forth her Son, the Firstborn, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Is not This the carpenter's Son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas?
And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have dens; and the birds of the heaven lodging-places; but the Son of Man hath not where to recline His head."
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich.
for we have not a High Priest, unable to sympathize with our infirmities, but One Who hath been tempted in all points like as we, apart from sin.
Who, in the days of His flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to Him Who was able to save Him from death, and having been heard by reason of His godly fear,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him; but he was hindering Him, saying, "I have need to be immersed by Thee; and dost Thou come to me?" But Jesus, answering, said to him, "Suffer it now; for thus it becomes us to fulfill all righteousness." Then He suffers Him.
even as the Son of Man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give His soul a ransom for many."
For who is greater, he who reclines at table, or he who serves? Is not he who reclines? But I am in the midst of you as One Who serveth.
And it came to pass, as He was reclining at table in the house, behold, many tax-collectors and sinners, having come, were reclining with Jesus and His disciples. And the Pharisees, seeing it, said to His disciples, Why is your Teacher eating with the tax-collectors and sinners?"
Now all the tax collectors and sinners were drawing near to Him to hear Him. And both the scribes and the Pharisees were murmuring, saying, "This Man receiveth sinners and eateth with them!"
Jesus, therefore, perceiving that they were about to come and take Him by force, to make Him King, withdrew again into the mountain, Himself alone.
"Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your King is coming to you, meek and mounted upon an ass, and on a colt, a foal of a beast of burden.'"
Then He poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
because I have come down from Heaven, not to do My Own will, but the will of Him Who sent Me.
then hath He said, "Lo, I have come to do Thy will." He taketh away the first, that He may establish the second:
Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this: "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and, as a lamb dumb before its shearer, so He openeth not His mouth.
And, taking with Him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be grieved and to be in distress. Then saith He to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful even unto death! Abide ye here, and watch with Me." And, going forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt."
for even Christ pleased not Himself; but, as it has been written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on Me."
even as the Father knoweth Me, and I know the Father; and I lay down My soul for the sheep.
and, being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
looking away to the Author and Perfecter of our faith, Jesus; Who, in consideration of the joy lying before Him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath taken a seat 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 elders says to me, "Weep not; behold, the Lion Who is of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, prevailed to open the book, and its seven seals.
And, behold, a Canaanitish woman, having come forth out of those borders, cried out, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a demon!"
And all the multitudes were amazed, and said, Can this be the Son of David?"
And the multitudes, who were going before Him, and those who were following, were crying, 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, one Mediator also between God and men, a Man, Christ Jesus,
and, being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
But, when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under law,
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sorrow
And, taking with Him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be grieved and to be in distress.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » A physical body
See My hands and My feet, that it is I Myself; handle Me, and see; because a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as ye behold Me having."
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Natural growth
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Poverty
And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have dens; and the birds of the heaven lodging-places; but the Son of Man hath not where to recline His head."
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sleep
But, as they were sailing, He fell asleep. And there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were being filled full of water, and were in peril.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Weariness
and Jacob's well was there. Jesus, therefore, being wearied with His journey, was sitting thus at the well. It was about the sixth hour.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Hunger
forty days, being tempted by the Devil. And He ate nothing in those days; and, when they were completed, He hungered.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings
Now the passage of the Scripture which he was reading was this: "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and, as a lamb dumb before its shearer, so He openeth not His mouth.
And, taking with Him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be grieved and to be in distress. Then saith He to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful even unto death! Abide ye here, and watch with Me." And, going forward a little, He fell on His face, praying, and saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away 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 pleased not Himself; but, as it has been written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on Me."
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Becoming a servant
even as the Son of Man came not to be ministered to, but to minister, and to give His soul a ransom for many."
For who is greater, he who reclines at table, or he who serves? Is not he who reclines? But I am in the midst of you as One Who serveth.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Entry into jerusalem
"Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your King is coming to you, meek and mounted upon an ass, and on a colt, a foal of a beast of burden.'"
led the ass and the colt, and put upon them their garments; and He sat thereon.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Taking our nature
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might become rich.
And Jesus said to him, "The foxes have dens; and the birds of the heaven lodging-places; but the Son of Man hath not where to recline His head."
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Partaking of our infirmities
for we have not a High Priest, unable to sympathize with our infirmities, but One Who hath been tempted in all points like as we, apart from sin.
Who, in the days of His flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears to Him Who was able to save Him from death, and having been heard by reason of His godly fear,
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » death
even as the Father knoweth Me, and I know the Father; and I lay down My soul for the sheep.
On this account My Father loveth 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 authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it again. This commandment I 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, and His brothers, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas?
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Obedience
because I have come down from Heaven, not to do My Own will, but the will of Him Who sent Me.
then hath He said, "Lo, I have come to do Thy will." He taketh away the first, that He may establish the second:
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Refusing honors
Jesus, therefore, perceiving that they were about to come and take Him by force, to make Him King, withdrew again into the mountain, Himself alone.
Humility of Christ » On account of, he was despised
"Is not This the Carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, and Joses, and Judas, and Simon? and are not His sisters here with us?" And they were finding occasion of stumbling in Him.
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus; Who, existing originally in the form of God, accounted it not a prize to he equal with God. but emptied Himself, taking a slave's form, coming to be in the likeness of men; read more.
and, being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Associating with the despised
And it came to pass, as He was reclining at table in the house, behold, many tax-collectors and sinners, having come, were reclining with Jesus and His disciples. And the Pharisees, seeing it, said to His disciples, Why is your Teacher eating with the tax-collectors and sinners?"
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to ordinances
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to the Jordan, to John, to be immersed by him; but he was hindering Him, saying, "I have need to be immersed by Thee; and dost Thou come to me?" But Jesus, answering, said to him, "Suffer it now; for thus it becomes us to fulfill all righteousness." Then He suffers Him.
Humility of Christ » His exaltation, the result of
Wherefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed upon Him the name which is above every name;
Humility of Christ » Declared by himself
Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; because I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest for your souls;
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Birth
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David; to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child. And it came to pass, while they were there, that the days were fulfilled for her to give birth; read more.
and she brought forth her Son, the Firstborn, 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 the basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.