18 Bible Verses about Being Humble

Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord and He will exalt you people.

Therefore, be humble [in your actions] before God's powerful authority, so that you may be exalted [by Him] at the proper time.

Live in a humble, gentle and patient way, showing tolerance [for the weaknesses] of one another out of love [for them].

And whoever exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted [as important].

For every person who exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted [as important]."

Have the same [good] thoughts toward one another. Do not [always] be thinking you are a "bigshot," but lower yourself to accept humble tasks [or, humble people]. Do not think you are so smart.

Therefore, the person who will humble himself, as this little child, is the most important person in the kingdom of heaven.

Now to summarize: All of you should think alike. Be sympathetically understanding [toward one another]. Be loving toward [your] brothers [and sisters]. Be tender-hearted and humble-minded.

But He gives [us] more unearned favor [i.e., to overcome the world]. Therefore, the Scripture says [Prov. 3:34], "God opposes proud people, but gives unearned favor to those who are humble."

Who [then] is the wise and understanding person among you? He should show by his good conduct [that he has] deeds of gentleness [stemming] from wisdom.

He humbled Himself [by] becoming obedient [to God] to the point of death, even death on a cross.

[You know that] I served the Lord with humility, with tears and with trials that I experienced as the result of plots by the Jews.

But when you are invited [i.e., to a wedding reception], go and recline at the least important seat, so that when the host comes [over to you], he will say, 'Friend, move up to a better seat.' Then you will be shown honor in front of everyone at the dinner table.

Accept my reins [on your life], and learn about me, because I am gentle and humble, and [in my service] you will experience rest in your spirits.

Do not do anything from rivalry or from empty conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves.

I know how to get along in humble circumstances and how to live in prosperity. In every situation and in all circumstances, I have learned the secret both to be full and to be hungry, both to have plenty and to be in need.

And the wealthy person [should be happy] that he is humbled [by God], because he will pass away like a flower [blossoming] from grass.

Therefore, you should put away [from you] all moral filth and overflowing wickedness and humbly receive the word [of God], planted within you [by the Holy Spirit. See John 16:8], which is capable of saving your souls.