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What does the Bible say about being selfish?

14 verses about being selfish, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

12 booksMost in James

Bible verses about being selfish

Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 9 votes
2 Timothy 3:1 — This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 8 votes
James 3:14 — But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. 8 votes
2 Corinthians 9:7 — Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 4 votes
Psalms 119:36 — Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 3 votes
John 15:13 — Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 3 votes
Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 3 votes
James 2:14 — What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 3 votes
Proverbs 18:1 — Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 votes
Matthew 5:16 — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 2 votes
Matthew 20:28 — Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. 2 votes
Luke 16:13 — No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. 2 votes
1 Corinthians 13:1 — 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 votes
1 Timothy 5:6 — But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. 2 votes

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Matthew (2), James (2), Psalms (1), Proverbs (1), Luke (1), John (1), 1 Corinthians (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Ephesians (1), Philippians (1), 1 Timothy (1), 2 Timothy (1)

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