10 occurrences

'Arrogant' in the Bible

Now some of you have become arrogant and pretentious, as though I were not coming to see you.

Verse ConceptsArrogance, In The ChurchProud Peoplearrogance

But I will come to you soon, if the Lord is willing, and I will find out not just the talk of these arrogant people, but [evaluate] their [spiritual] power [whether they live up to their own claims].

Verse ConceptsBeing Found OutDrawbacks To Man's PowerMere TalkGod's Will Be Done

And you are proud and arrogant! You should have mourned in shame so that the man who has done this [disgraceful] thing would be removed from your fellowship!

Verse ConceptsSelf ConfidenceSorrowArrogance, In The ChurchExcommunicationOthers MourningProud People

It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.

Verse ConceptsAggressionBeing In LoveIrritationMannersDo Not Be SelfishPeople Forgiving OthersUnconditional Love

For you tolerate it if anyone makes you his slave; or devours you and your possessions; or takes advantage of you; or acts presumptuously; or hits you in the face.

Verse ConceptsFalse TeachingsFacesAccepting BeatingsMaking SlavesPatient PeopleAbusecheaters

not lording it over those assigned to your care [do not be arrogant or overbearing], but be examples [of Christian living] to the flock [set a pattern of integrity for your congregation].

Verse ConceptsMinistry, In The ChurchShepherds, As Church LeaderLeadershipPastorsMinisters, Should BeMinisters, Should Not BeNames And Titles For The ChurchHeritageLording ItExamples of LeadershipExercise

These people are [habitual] murmurers, griping and complaining, following after their own desires [controlled by passion]; they speak arrogantly, [pretending admiration and] flattering people to gain an advantage.

Verse ConceptsBraggingComplaintsComplaining

Bible Theasaurus

Arrogant (125 instances)
Insolent (23 instances)
Self-Important (2 instances)