And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last." — Lk 13:30

For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. — 1 Co 1:25

so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord." — 1 Co 1:31

If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know. — 1 Co 8:2

For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. — Ga 6:3

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. — Php 2:3-4

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. — 1 Pe 5:6-7