Overview
The Bible addresses humility of christ, the across 14 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Luke and Philippians. Closely related themes include Obedience to God, Prophecies Respecting Christ, Commandments and Example. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Peter, David and Joseph.
Key Bible verses about humility of christ, the
New Testament
Matthew
Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness.1343 Then he suffered him.
And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.
Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
Luke
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Philippians
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. fashion: or habit
People in the Bible and humility of christ, the
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying humility of christ, the for yourself
- Begin with Matthew 3:13, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Matthew, Luke and Philippians each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesus, Peter and David and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Obedience to God, Prophecies Respecting Christ, Commandments and Example.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about humility of christ, the?
The Bible addresses humility of christ, the across 14 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Matthew, Luke and Philippians. Closely related themes include Obedience to God, Prophecies Respecting Christ, Commandments and Example. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Peter, David and Joseph.
How many Bible verses are about humility of christ, the?
The Bible references humility of christ, the in 14 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention humility of christ, the?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 3:13: “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with humility of christ, the?
Jesus, Peter, David, Joseph and Mary.
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