Ephesians 4:2

New International Version

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Cross References

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar.

Psalm 45:4

In your majesty ride forth victoriously in the cause of truth, humility and justice; let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.

Proverbs 16:19

Better to be lowly in spirit along with the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

Proverbs 3:34

He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.

Isaiah 57:15

For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger.

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Numbers 12:3

(Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth.)

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Mark 9:19

“You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.”

Acts 20:19

I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents.

Romans 15:1

We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

1 Corinthians 13:7

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Galatians 6:2

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Ephesians 1:4

For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love

Colossians 1:11

being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:25

Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

James 1:21

Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.

1 Peter 3:15

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.