Bible Verses About Humility

Scripture on humility, servant-heartedness, and the call to consider others more significant than yourself. Philippians 2:3. Below are 3 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.

What does the Bible say about humility?

Scripture on humility, servant-heartedness, and the call to consider others more significant than yourself. Philippians 2:3.

3 Bible Verses About Humility (KJV)

“He hath cut off in his fierce anger all the horn of Israel: he hath drawn back his right hand from before the enemy, and he burned against Jacob like a flaming fire, which devoureth round about.”

Philippians 2:3 KJV — The Mind of Christ — Humble Yourselves Read Philippians chapter 2 →

“He hath bent his bow like an enemy: he stood with his right hand as an adversary, and slew all that were pleasant to the eye in the tabernacle of the daughter of Zion: he poured out his fury like fire.”

Philippians 2:4 KJV — The Mind of Christ — Humble Yourselves Read Philippians chapter 2 →

“But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons which were slain; and they hid him, even him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain.”

Proverbs 11:2 KJV — Wealth and Poverty — The Generous Prosper Read Proverbs chapter 11 →

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Frequently Asked Questions About Humility in the Bible

What does the Bible say about humility?
Scripture on humility, servant-heartedness, and the call to consider others more significant than yourself. Philippians 2:3. Key KJV passages: Philippians 2:3, Philippians 2:4, 1 Peter 5:6, Matthew 23:12, Proverbs 11:2.
What are the best Bible verses about humility?
The most important KJV passages on humility include: Philippians 2:3, Philippians 2:4, 1 Peter 5:6, Matthew 23:12, Proverbs 11:2. Read all 3 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
Where in the Bible does it talk about humility?
The Bible addresses humility throughout both Testaments. Key references include Philippians 2:3, Philippians 2:4, 1 Peter 5:6, Matthew 23:12, Proverbs 11:2. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.replit.app.
What does the New Testament say about humility?
New Testament scriptures on humility: Philippians 2:3, Philippians 2:4, 1 Peter 5:6, Matthew 23:12. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
What does the Old Testament say about humility?
Old Testament scriptures on humility: Proverbs 11:2. See them in full context free at The Living Sword.
How do I study Bible verses about humility?
The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 3 passages on humility at thelivingsword.replit.app — free, no account, no download required.

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