27 Bible Verses about Humility Of Christ
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Yet He emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, when made in the likeness of men:
For indeed He taketh not hold of angels to save them, but of the seed of Abraham.
so 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 house and line of David) to be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was big with child. And while they were there, the days of her delivery were fulfilled,read more.
and she brought forth her son, the first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Then He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these sayings 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?
and Jesus answered him, The foxes have holes, and the fowls of heaven their 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 sakes He became poor, that ye by his poverty might be rich.
for we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but was in all respects tempted in like manner with us, yet without sin.
Who in the days of his flesh, offered prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears, to Him that was able to save Him from death, and was heard in what He feared;
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized by him: but John refused Him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.
as the Son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many.
For which is greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am among you as one that serveth.
And as He was sitting at table in the house of Matthew, behold, several publicans and notorious sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, Why doth your master eat with publicans and sinners?
Then drew near unto Him all the publicans and other notorious sinners, to hear Him. And the pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man entertaineth wicked persons, and eateth with them.
Jesus therefore knowing that they would come, and take Him by force if possible, to make Him king, retired again to the mountain Himself alone.
behold, thy king cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, even a colt the fole of an ass.
and then pouring water into a bason, began to wash the feet of his 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.
"Lo I come to do thy will, O God." (He taketh away the first, that He may establish the second.)
And the portion of scripture, which he was reading, was this, "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before it's shearer is dumb, so He opened not his mouth:
and having taken with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and much distressed; and saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death, stay here and watch with me. And going a little farther, He prostrated himself, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
For Christ also pleased not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee, fell upon me."
Even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
and being in the human state, He humbled himself, and was obedient even unto death, and that the death of the cross.
looking unto Jesus the leader and finisher of our faith; 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
And one of the elders said to me, Weep not;---Behold the lion of the tribe of Juda, the root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose its seven seals.
And there came out of those quarters a Canaanitish woman, and cried to Him saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; for my daughter is grievously tormented by a demon.
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
and all the multitudes were amazed, and said, "Is not this the Son of David?"
and the multitudes, that went before and that followed, cried saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: blessed be He that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
Humility of Christ » General references to
For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus:
The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
and being in the human state, He humbled himself, and was obedient even unto death, and that the death of the cross.
but when the fulness of the time came, God sent forth his Son born of a woman made under the law,
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sorrow
and having taken with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and much distressed;
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 ye see me have.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Natural growth
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Poverty
and Jesus answered him, The foxes have holes, and the fowls of heaven their 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 they launched forth: but as they were failing, He fell asleep: and a storm of wind came down upon the lake, and they were filled with water, and were in great danger.
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Weariness
And Jacob's well was there. Now Jesus was tired with his journey, and sat down at the well: and it was about the sixth hour of the day,
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Hunger
and He did eat nothing in all those days: and when they were ended, at last He was hungry.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings
And the portion of scripture, which he was reading, was this, "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before it's shearer is dumb, so He opened not his mouth:
and having taken with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, He began to be sorrowful and much distressed; and saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death, stay here and watch with me. And going a little farther, He prostrated himself, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Exposing himself to reproach and contempt
For Christ also 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
as the Son of man came not to be ministred unto, but to minister and to give his life a ransom for many.
For which is greater, he that sitteth at table, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at table? but I am among you as one that serveth.
Yet He emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, when made in the likeness of men:
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Entry into jerusalem
behold, thy king cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, even a colt the fole of an ass.
and brought the ass and the colt, and threw their clothes over them, and set Him upon them.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Taking our nature
Yet He emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, when made in the likeness of men:
For indeed He taketh not hold of angels to save them, but 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 sakes He became poor, that ye by his poverty might be rich.
and Jesus answered him, The foxes have holes, and the fowls of heaven their nests, but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Partaking of our infirmities
for we have not an high-priest who cannot sympathize with our infirmities, but was in all respects tempted in like manner with us, yet without sin.
Who in the days of his flesh, offered prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears, to Him that was able to save Him from death, and was heard in what He feared;
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » death
Even as the Father knoweth me, and I know the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
For this doth the Father love me; because I lay down my life: that I may take it again. None 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. This commandment I have 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 brethren James, and Joses, and Simon, and Judas?
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.
"Lo I come to do thy will, O God." (He taketh away the first, that He may establish the second.)
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Refusing honors
Jesus therefore knowing that they would come, and take Him by force if possible, to make Him king, retired again to the mountain Himself alone.
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 Judas, and Simon? and are not his sisters here among us? and they were prejudiced against Him.
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Let the same mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be as God. Yet He emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, when made in the likeness of men: read more.
and being in the human state, He humbled himself, and was obedient even unto death, and that the death of the cross.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Associating with the despised
And as He was sitting at table in the house of Matthew, behold, several publicans and notorious sinners came and sat down with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to his disciples, Why doth your master eat 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 by him: but John refused Him, saying, I have need to be baptized by thee, and comest thou to me? And Jesus answering said unto him, Permit it now; for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.
Humility of Christ » His exaltation, the result of
Wherefore God hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name above every name:
Humility of Christ » Declared by himself
Take but my yoke upon you, and learn of me, (for I am meek and lowly in heart,) and ye shall find refreshment to your souls:
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Birth
so 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 house and line of David) to be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was big with child. And while they were there, the days of her delivery were fulfilled, read more.
and she brought forth her son, the first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, 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
and then pouring water into a bason, began to wash the feet of his disciples, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith He was girded.
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Subjection to his parents
Then He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.