Quotes about Humility
Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and declared, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.”
— Mark 10:35
But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom they have been prepared.”
— Mark 10:40
So Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them.
— Mark 10:42
But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
— Mark 10:43
and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.
— Mark 10:44
He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble.
— Luke 1:52
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”
— Luke 5:8
Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
— Luke 6:20
Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?
— Luke 6:41
So Jesus went with them. But when He was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends with the message: “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy to have You come under my roof.
— Luke 7:6
That is why I did not consider myself worthy to come to You. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
— Luke 7:7
I tell you, among those born of women there is no one greater than John, yet even the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”
— Luke 7:28