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30 Bible Verses About Putting Others First

  1. Matthew 20:28 (NIV)

    “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

  2. Philippians 2:3 (NIV)

    “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,”

  3. Galatians 5:13 (NIV)

    “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”

  4. Romans 15:1 (NIV)

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

  5. 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)

    “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

  6. Mark 10:45 (NIV)

    “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.”

  7. 1 Corinthians 10:24 (NIV)

    “No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.”

  8. Romans 12:10 (NIV)

    “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”

  9. Luke 6:31 (NIV)

    “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

  10. Philippians 2:4 (NIV)

    “not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

  11. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV)

    “It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”

  12. Ephesians 5:21 (NIV)

    “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.”

  13. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)

    “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

  14. John 13:14-15 (NIV)

    “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”

  15. Romans 14:19 (NIV)

    “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”

  16. Colossians 3:13 (NIV)

    “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

  17. James 4:10 (NIV)

    “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”

  18. Philippians 2:21 (NIV)

    “For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.”

  19. Hebrews 10:24 (NIV)

    “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,”

  20. Romans 15:2 (NIV)

    “Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.”

  21. 1 John 4:7 (NIV)

    “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”

  22. Philippians 2:5 (NIV)

    “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:”

  23. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV)

    “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

  24. Romans 12:16 (NIV)

    “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.”

  25. John 15:12 (NIV)

    “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.”

  26. Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)

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

  27. Romans 15:5 (NIV)

    “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,”

  28. Romans 12:20 (NIV)

    “On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.””

  29. 1 Thessalonians 5:13 (NIV)

    “Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.”

  30. Hebrews 13:16 (NIV)

    “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”