Bible Verses About Humility

Humility is one of the most valued virtues in Scripture and one of the hardest to cultivate. Jesus, the King of kings, washed His disciples' feet. The Bible consistently teaches that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. These Bible verses about humility invite us to follow Christ's example of servant leadership and surrender.

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14+ Bible Verses About Humility

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“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”

Romans 12:10

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“My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”

2 Corinthians 12:9

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“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven.”

2 Chronicles 7:14

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“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.”

Romans 3:23

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“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”

Mark 10:43

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“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

James 4:7

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“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”

James 1:19

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“God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”

James 4:6

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“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”

Proverbs 16:18

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“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”

James 4:10

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“Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.”

Proverbs 18:12

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“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”

Micah 6:8

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Why Read Bible Verses About Humility?

Philippians 2:3 calls us to consider others better than ourselves. Proverbs 22:4 says humility and fear of the Lord bring wealth, honor, and life. James 4:6 warns that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. These verses reshape our understanding of true greatness.

How to Apply These Bible Verses About Humility in Daily Life

Practice humility by serving others without seeking recognition. Listen more than you speak. Admit mistakes quickly and graciously. Seek to elevate others rather than yourself. Study Jesus' example in Philippians 2:5-8 and ask the Holy Spirit to develop humility in your character.

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