Bible Verses About "What Is Humility in the Bible"
Humility in the Bible is the recognition of one's true position before God and others — dependent on God, accountable to Him, and serving others without self-promotion.
Humility in the Bible is the recognition of one's true position before God and others — dependent on God, accountable to Him, and serving others without self-promotion.
"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." — Philippians 2:5-8 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Humility in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
"But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time."
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