Bible Verses About Being Prideful
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for being prideful, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 339 votes, led by 1 John 2:16. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Being Prideful
1 John 2:1660 votes
For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Proverbs 6:16-1958 votes
These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
Philippians 2:356 votes
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Matthew 18:333 votes
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Romans 12:17-2123 votes
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Luke 11:4318 votes
Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.
James 5:1618 votes
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
1 John 2:3-618 votes
And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.
Revelation 21:7-818 votes
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
John 14:615 votes
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
2 Timothy 2:1512 votes
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Proverbs 28:1910 votes
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
What does the Bible say about being prideful?
Readers most often cite 1 John 2:16 on the subject of being prideful. Across 339 votes, 12 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Proverbs 6:16-19, Philippians 2:3, Matthew 18:3. This page lists all 12 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.