Quotes About Humility

Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.

As John was completing his course, he said, ëWho do you suppose I am? I am not that One. But He is coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie.í

Even with these words, Paul and Barnabas could hardly stop the crowds from sacrificing to them.

I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, especially in the trials that came upon me through the plots of the Jews.

“Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ëDo not speak evil about the ruler of your people.í”

In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude.

But in order not to burden you any further, I beg your indulgence to hear us briefly.

Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that Godís kindness leads you to repentance?

As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one.

“There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.

If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?”

May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever.”

do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.

That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.

“Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?”

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for Godís wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”

On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”