Bible Verses About Self Seeking
Ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community
These are the Bible verses most often cited for self seeking, ranked by the OpenBible.info topical community across 7,447 votes, led by Romans 2:8. Each passage links to its verse page or the interactive map; scripture is the King James Version.
Top verses about Self Seeking
Romans 2:8155 votes
But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Matthew 6:33146 votes
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
1 Corinthians 13:1-13137 votes
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.
Philippians 2:3113 votes
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
2 Timothy 3:2104 votes
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
1 Chronicles 16:11101 votes
Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually.
2 Timothy 1:799 votes
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
1 John 2:15-1793 votes
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
Philippians 4:1392 votes
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Matthew 22:3990 votes
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Hebrews 11:681 votes
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Psalms 10:476 votes
The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Psalms 14:276 votes
The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
Isaiah 41:1071 votes
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
1 John 2:1671 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.
Psalms 63:170 votes
O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
1 Corinthians 13:470 votes
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
1 Corinthians 13:4-768 votes
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
Matthew 7:767 votes
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Proverbs 10:1265 votes
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
John 3:1664 votes
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.
1 Corinthians 10:2464 votes
Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth.
Hebrews 3:12-1364 votes
Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Jeremiah 29:1363 votes
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
1 Corinthians 13:4-563 votes
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
What does the Bible say about self seeking?
Readers most often cite Romans 2:8 on the subject of self seeking. Across 7,447 votes, 25 passages are commonly cited for this topic, including Matthew 6:33, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Philippians 2:3. This page lists all 25 in ranked order, quoted in the King James Version, with each linked to its cross-references.