Bible Verses Spoken By Jesus About Humility | Jesus' Teachings On Meekness, Servanthood, And The Importance Of Having A Humble Heart

1. Matthew 23:12 

"For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

2. Matthew 18:4 

"Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."

3. Matthew 20:26-28 

"Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

4. Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

5. Luke 14:11 

"For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

6. Luke 18:14 

"I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

7. John 13:14-15

"Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you."

8. Matthew 11:29

"Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."

9. Luke 9:48 

"Then he said to them, 'Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.'"

10. Mark 10:43-45 

"Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

11. Matthew 5:3 

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

12. Luke 6:35

"But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked."

13. Matthew 6:1-4

"Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven."

14. Luke 18:9-14 

"For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

15. Matthew 5:7

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

16. Matthew 6:16-18

"When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward."

17. Luke 10:21

"At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, 'I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this is what you were pleased to do.'"

18. Matthew 26:39

"Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, 'My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.'"

19. Luke 22:27

"For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves."

20. John 15:5

"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me, you can do nothing."

These verses highlight Jesus' teachings on humility, servanthood, and the importance of having a humble heart.