25 Bible Verses about servanthood

And he sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, "If anyone desires to be first, he must be last of all and servant of all."

Does he thank the servant because he did what he was commanded?

Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will be made to stand, for the Master is able to make him stand.

He who is greatest among you shall be your servant.

So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.

Of this church I became a minister according to the stewardship from God which was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known,

And that servant who knew his master's will, and did not ready himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God

knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether he is a slave or free.

And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome, but he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, patient when wronged,

"Will any one of you, who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep, say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and sit down to eat'?

The master of that servant took pity on him, released him, and forgave him the debt.

Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later,

For you first, God raised up his servant and sent him to bless you by turning every one of you from your wicked ways."

and whoever wants to be first among you must be slave of all.

If anyone serves me, he must follow me; and where I am, there my servant will be also. If anyone serves me, him my Father will honor.

Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, to those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ:

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:

"Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul is well pleased! I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.

Moreover it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy.

But Jesus called them to him and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.