7 Bible Verses about Selfishness, Examples Of

Most Relevant Verses

Genesis 4:9

Later, the LORD asked Cain, "Where's your brother Abel?" "I don't know," he answered. "Am I my brother's guardian?"

1 Samuel 25:3

The man's name was Nabal and his wife's name was Abigail. The woman was intelligent and beautiful, while the man was harsh and wicked in his dealings. He was a descendant of Caleb.

Esther 6:6

After Haman came in, the king asked him, "What should be done for the man whom the king desires to honor?"

Isaiah 56:11

Meanwhile, the dogs have a mighty appetite they can never get enough. And as for them, they are the shepherds who lack understanding; they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, each and every one.

Zechariah 7:6

And when you eat and drink, you're eating and drinking for your own benefit, aren't you?

Mark 10:37

They asked him, "Let us sit in your glory, one on your right and one on your left."

John 6:26

Jesus replied to them, "Truly, I tell all of you emphatically, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate the loaves and were completely satisfied.

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