27 Bible Verses about Humility Of Christ
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Yet emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
For verily he taketh not hold of angels, but he taketh hold of the seed of Abraham.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the family and houshold of David) To be inrolled with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child. And while they were there, the days were fulfilled, that she should be delivered.read more.
And she brought forth her son, the first-born, and swathed him, and laid him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them; but his mother kept all these things in her heart.
Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And his brethren, James and Joses and Simon and Judas?
We know that God spake to Moses; but we know not this fellow, whence he is.
But Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests: but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
let us hold fast our profession, For we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but who was in all points tempted like as we are: yet without sin.
Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, unto him that was able to save him from death, and being heard from his fears; Tho' he was a son,
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
For which is greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at table? But I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.
And as Jesus sat at table in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came, and sat down with him and his disciples. And the Pharisees seeing it, said to his disciples, Why eateth your master with publicans and sinners?
Then drew near to him all the publicans and sinners, to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured saying, This man receiveth sinners and eateth with them.
I receive not honour from men, But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.
Jesus therefore knowing, that they were about to come and take him by force to make him a king, again retired to the mountain all alone.
saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold thy king cometh to thee, meek and sitting on an ass, even a colt, the fole of an ass.
After that, he poured water into the bason, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the towel, wherewith he was girded.
For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
Then said he, Lo, I come, to do thy will. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second:
And he desired Philip to come up, and sit with him. The portion of scripture which he was reading, was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so he opened not his mouth.
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and in deep anguish. Then saith he to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And going a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou wilt.
For Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell upon me.
(As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father) and I lay down my life for the sheep.
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set 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
behold the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book and the seals thereof.
And behold a woman of Canaan, of those coasts, came and cried to him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David: my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham.
And the multitudes that went before and that followed after cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David; blessed in the name of the Lord is he that cometh: Hosanna in the highest.
Humility of Christ » General references to
The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham.
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sorrow
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and in deep anguish.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » A physical body
Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Handle me and see: for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as you see me have.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Natural growth
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Poverty
But Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have 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 as they sailed, he fell asleep. And there came down a storm of wind on the lake, and they were filled with water, and were in danger.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Weariness
Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore being wearied with the journey, sat thus by the well. It was about the sixth hour.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Hunger
Being forty days tempted by the devil. And in those days he ate nothing, and when they were ended he hungered.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings
And he desired Philip to come up, and sit with him. The portion of scripture which he was reading, was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so he opened not his mouth.
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and in deep anguish. Then saith he to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And going a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Exposing himself to reproach and contempt
For Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell upon me.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Becoming a servant
For which is greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at table? But I am in the midst of you as he that serveth.
Yet emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Entry into jerusalem
saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold thy king cometh to thee, meek and sitting on an ass, even a colt, the fole of an ass.
And brought the ass and the colt, and put on them their clothes and set him thereon:
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Taking our nature
Yet emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
For verily he taketh not hold of angels, but he taketh hold of the seed of Abraham.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Poverty
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
But Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests: but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Partaking of our infirmities
let us hold fast our profession, For we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but who was in all points tempted like as we are: yet without sin.
Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications, with strong crying and tears, unto him that was able to save him from death, and being heard from his fears; Tho' he was a son,
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » death
(As the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father) and I lay down my life for the sheep.
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. No one 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.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Station in life
Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And his brethren, James and Joses and Simon and Judas?
We know that God spake to Moses; but we know not this fellow, whence he is.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Obedience
For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.
Then said he, Lo, I 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 knowing, that they were about to come and take him by force to make him a king, again retired to the mountain all alone.
I receive not honour from men, But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you.
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 of Judas 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 not this fellow, whence he is.
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus, Who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God; Yet emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. read more.
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Associating with the despised
And as Jesus sat at table in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came, and sat down with him and his disciples. And the Pharisees seeing it, said to his disciples, Why eateth your master with publicans and sinners?
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to ordinances
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said to him, Suffer it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.
Humility of Christ » His exaltation, the result of
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and hath given 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
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the family and houshold of David) To be inrolled with Mary, his espoused wife, being great with child. And while they were there, the days were fulfilled, that she should be delivered. read more.
And she brought forth her son, the first-born, and swathed him, and laid him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Washing his disciples' feet
After that, he poured water into the bason, and began to wash the feet of the disciples, and to wipe them with the towel, wherewith he was girded.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Subjection to his parents
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them; but his mother kept all these things in her heart.