100+ Bible Quotes About Selflessness – Powerful Verses for a Humble Life

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. — John 15:13

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God. — Ephesians 5:2

In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. — 1 John 4:10

Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her. — Ephesians 5:25

By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. — 1 John 3:16

For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. — Mark 10:45

He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth; He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. — Isaiah 53:7

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. — Romans 5:8

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. — Philippians 2:3

Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. — Philippians 2:4

Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. — 2 Corinthians 8:9

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. — Philippians 2:3

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. — Proverbs 22:4

All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. — 1 Peter 5:5

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. — Proverbs 11:2

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. — Matthew 23:12

Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud. — Proverbs 16:19

The LORD delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. — Psalm 147:11

A man’s pride brings him low, but a humble spirit preserves honor. — Proverbs 29:23

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. — James 4:10

Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. — Matthew 11:29

Bow down before the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. — Psalm 96:9

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. — Mark 10:45

Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people. — Ephesians 6:7

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. — 1 Peter 4:10

You were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. — Galatians 5:13

The greatest among you will be your servant. — Matthew 23:11

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. — Colossians 3:23

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…’ — Matthew 25:34–35

Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

Not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for dishonest gain but eagerly. — 1 Peter 5:2

Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9

Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant. — Mark 10:43

I am among you as one who serves. — Luke 22:27

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. — 2 Corinthians 9:7

It is more blessed to give than to receive. — Acts 20:35

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. — Luke 6:38

Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. — 1 Timothy 6:18

Freely you have received; freely give. — Matthew 10:8

Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops. — Proverbs 3:9

One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. — Proverbs 11:24

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done. — Proverbs 19:17

Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. — Ephesians 4:28

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights. — James 1:17

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. — Hebrews 13:16

Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. — 2 Corinthians 9:6

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. — Philippians 2:3

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. — Ephesians 5:21

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. — Romans 12:10

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. — Philippians 2:4

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. — Romans 12:16

Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. — Romans 12:10

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. — Romans 15:7

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. — 1 Corinthians 13:1

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. — 1 Peter 4:8

Let all that you do be done in love. — 1 Corinthians 16:14

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

Encourage one another and build each other up. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. — Matthew 5:7

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12

The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. — Psalm 145:8

He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? — Micah 6:8

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings. — Hosea 6:6

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. — Hebrews 4:16

Who is a God like You, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight in mercy. — Micah 7:18

Mercy triumphs over judgment. — James 2:13

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for He is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. — Luke 6:35

Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your unfailing love; according to Your great compassion blot out my transgressions. — Psalm 51:1

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. — Psalm 103:13

Love your neighbor as yourself. — Matthew 22:39

Do to others as you would have them do to you. — Luke 6:31

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. — Romans 13:8

If anyone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. — 1 John 4:20

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. — 1 John 3:16

Walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us. — Ephesians 5:2

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. — John 13:34

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. — 1 Peter 4:8

Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. — 1 John 3:18

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. — Colossians 3:14

If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? — 1 John 3:17

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. — James 1:27

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” — Matthew 16:24

For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. — Matthew 16:25

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. — Galatians 2:20

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. — Galatians 5:24

Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. — Romans 12:1

We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. — 2 Corinthians 4:10

I die every day—I mean that, brothers—just as surely as I glory in you, brothers, in Christ Jesus our Lord. — 1 Corinthians 15:31

So whether we are at home or away, we make it our goal to please Him. — 2 Corinthians 5:9

For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. — Philippians 1:21

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. — Colossians 3:2

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 3:14

I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. — Philippians 3:8

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. — Ephesians 4:32

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. — Colossians 3:12

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. — Philippians 4:5

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. — Proverbs 15:1

The Lord is good to all; He has compassion on all He has made. — Psalm 145:9

Clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. — 1 Peter 5:5

With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love. — Ephesians 4:2

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. — Galatians 5:22–23

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. — Ephesians 5:19

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom. — Colossians 3:16

Kindness is repaid with kindness. — Proverbs 11:17

The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. — Proverbs 29:7

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. — Ephesians 4:3

How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! — Psalm 133:1

There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called. — Ephesians 4:4

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. — Romans 15:7

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. — Colossians 3:13

Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. — 1 Corinthians 12:27

So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. — Romans 12:5

Encourage one another and build each other up. — 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. — Hebrews 10:24

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. — Galatians 6:2

Live in harmony with one another; do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. — Romans 12:16

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. — 1 Peter 4:8