What does the Bible say about selfish?

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

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Bible verses about selfish

1. 1 Corinthians 10:24 — Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. 8 votes
2. Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 7 votes
3. Acts 20:35 — I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. 6 votes
4. Romans 12:10 — Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 5 votes
5. 2 Timothy 3:2 — For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 5 votes
6. Romans 2:8 — But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, 4 votes
7. Philippians 2:4 — Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 3 votes
8. 1 Timothy 6:17 — Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 3 votes
9. Psalms 119:36 — Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 2 votes
10. Luke 21:1 — And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. 2 votes
11. Romans 12:3 — For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 2 votes
12. 1 John 3:17 — But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? 2 votes

Where these verses are

Romans (3), Philippians (2), Psalms (1), Luke (1), Acts (1), 1 Corinthians (1), 1 Timothy (1), 2 Timothy (1), 1 John (1)

Related topics

• Selfishness
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• Possessions
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• Selfish People
• Helping Those In Need
• Charity
• Helping The Needy
• Ambition

Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.