Quotes about Humility
Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
- Luke 9:46
But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
- Luke 9:47
And 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 whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”
- Luke 9:48
And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”
- Luke 13:30
When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:
- Luke 14:7
“When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited.
- Luke 14:8
Then the host who invited both of you will come and tell you, ‘Give this man your seat.’ And in humiliation, you will have to take the last place.
- Luke 14:9
But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you.
- Luke 14:10
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
- Luke 14:11
Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid.
- Luke 14:12
I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired servants.”’
- Luke 15:19
The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
- Luke 15:21