Below is the full list of bible verses on self sacrifice (King James Version – KJV). The list is ranked in order of popularity and we hope you find the inspiration you need.
Most Popular Bible Verses About Self Sacrifice
John 15:13
“13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
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Philippians 2:3-4
“3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”
Related Themes: Pride Humility Respecting Your Parents
Romans 12:1
“1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
John 12:25
“25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.”
Related Themes: Life
John 3:16
“16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Related Themes: Trespassing Life Love Money Omnipotence
1 Corinthians 13:7
“7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.”
Related Themes: Loyalty Perseverance Fidelity Broken Heart
Matthew 10:39
“39 He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
“1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.”
Related Themes: Criticism Love Arguing Greatness Frustration
1 John 3:16
“16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.”
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Ephesians 5:25
“25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;”
John 13:34
“34 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”
Related Themes: Love Hate Fidelity Forgiveness
1 John 4:8
“8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.”
Related Themes: Love Attitude Omnipotence Envy And Jealousy Reputation
1 Corinthians 13:4
“4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
Galatians 6:9
“9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Related Themes: Patience Frustration Reaping Perseverance Quitting
Galatians 2:20
“20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”
Mark 10:45
“45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Related Themes: Humility Homelessness Serving Others Serving God Service
Hebrews 13:15
“15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.”
Related Themes: Attitude Worship Pleasing God Sacrifice Music
Colossians 3:14
“14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
1 John 4:7
“7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
Related Themes: Love Integrity Marriage Friendship
Luke 9:23
“23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
Related Themes: Surrender Self Denial Identity Suffering Self Denial
Philippians 2:17
“17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.”
Related Themes: Sacrifice
Hebrews 13:15-16
“15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.”
Related Themes: Attitude Worship Pleasing God Sacrifice Music
Philippians 2:5-8
“5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.”
Psalm 51:17
“17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.”
Related Themes: Humility Heart Repentance Sacrifice Broken Heart
Ephesians 5:1-2
“1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.”
Related Themes: Respecting Your Parents Complaining Children Reputation Reverence
Luke 9:23-24
“23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.”
Related Themes: Surrender Self Denial Identity Suffering Self Denial
Romans 12:1-2
“1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Matthew 16:24-25
“24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”
Related Themes: Surrendering Lust Indulgence Self-Esteem Idleness
Matthew 9:13
“13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Related Themes: Repentance Mercy Sacrifice Pleasing God
Hosea 4:6
“6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.”
