20 Bible Verses about

Christian Humility

Proverbs 11:2 BSB

When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom.

Proverbs 18:12 BSB

Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 22:4 BSB

The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.

Ephesians 4:2 BSB

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Proverbs 15:33 BSB

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Philippians 2:3 BSB

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Psalm 45:4 BSB

In your splendor ride forth in victory on behalf of truth and humility and justice; may your right hand show your awesome deeds.

James 3:13 BSB

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Acts 26:28 BSB

Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?”

1 Peter 4:16 BSB

But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.

Acts 20:19 BSB

I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.

Colossians 3:12 BSB

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

Zephaniah 2:3 BSB

Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.

1 Peter 5:5 BSB

Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Galatians 5:22 BSB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Proverbs 16:32 BSB

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

James 3:17 BSB

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

James 1:5 BSB

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 9:10 BSB

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Proverbs 15:22 BSB

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

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