26 Bible Verses about Humility Of Christ

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Hebrews 2:16

For surely He doth not succor angels, but He succoreth Abraham's seed.

Luke 2:4-7

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.

Matthew 13:55

Is not This the carpenter's Son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas?

John 9:29

We know that God hath spoken to Moses; but, as to this Man, we know not whence He is."

Hebrews 5:7

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,

Matthew 3:13-15

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.

Luke 22:27

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.

Matthew 9:10-11

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?"

Luke 15:1-2

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!"

John 6:15

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.

John 13:5

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.

Hebrews 10:9

then hath He said, "Lo, I have come to do Thy will." He taketh away the first, that He may establish the second:

Acts 8:32

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.

Matthew 26:37-39

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."

Romans 15:3

for even Christ pleased not Himself; but, as it has been written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on Me."

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

Matthew 15:22

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!"

Matthew 12:23

And all the multitudes were amazed, and said, Can this be the Son of David?"

Matthew 21:9

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

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

Matthew 26:37

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

Luke 24:39

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

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

Luke 8:23

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

John 4:6

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

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings

Acts 8:32

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.

Matthew 26:37-39

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

Romans 15:3

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

Luke 22:27

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

Matthew 21:7

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

Hebrews 2:16

For surely He doth not succor angels, but He succoreth Abraham's seed.

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, 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

John 10:17-18

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

Matthew 13:55

Is not This the carpenter's Son? Is not His mother called Mary, and His brothers, James, and Joseph, and Simon, and Judas?

John 9:29

We know that God hath spoken to Moses; but, as to this Man, we know not whence He is."

Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Obedience

Hebrews 10:9

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

John 6:15

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

Mark 6:3

"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.

John 9:29

We know that God hath spoken to Moses; but, as to this Man, we know not whence He is."

Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate

Philippians 2:5-8

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

Matthew 9:10-11

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

Matthew 3:13-15

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

Philippians 2:9

Wherefore also God highly exalted Him, and bestowed upon Him the 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 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

John 13:5

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.

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

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