The concept of being "outdone" is not directly mentioned in the Bible; however, the principle can be understood through various scriptural teachings on humility, service, and love. The idea of being outdone often relates to surpassing others in actions or qualities, particularly in the context of Christian virtues.

Humility and Service

The Bible emphasizes humility and the importance of serving others selflessly. In Philippians 2:3-4 , Paul writes, "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." This passage encourages believers to prioritize others, suggesting that being "outdone" in humility and service is a virtue.

Jesus Himself set the ultimate example of humility and service. In John 13:14-15 , after washing His disciples' feet, He said, "So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you." Here, Jesus demonstrates that true greatness in the Kingdom of God is found in serving others, not in seeking to outdo them for personal gain.

Love and Generosity

The principle of being outdone can also be applied to love and generosity. Romans 12:10 instructs believers, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another." This verse encourages Christians to excel in showing love and honor to others, suggesting that being outdone in love is a desirable pursuit.

Generosity is another area where believers are encouraged to excel. In 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 , Paul writes, "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver." The call to generous giving reflects a spirit of abundance and willingness to be outdone in generosity for the sake of others.

Forgiveness and Grace

Forgiveness is another domain where Christians are called to excel. In Matthew 18:21-22 , Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who sins against him, suggesting seven times. Jesus responds, "I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!" This teaching underscores the boundless nature of forgiveness that believers are to extend, encouraging them to be outdone in grace and mercy.

Conclusion

While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "outdone," the principles of humility, love, service, generosity, and forgiveness illustrate the Christian call to excel in virtues that reflect the character of Christ. Believers are encouraged to surpass one another in these areas, not for personal glory, but to honor God and serve others.(p. p.) of Outdo.

Rome had Passed the Summits and Stood Looking into the Dark Valley ...
... to both. It is no wonder the gods were falling when even Jupiter had been
outdone by a modest man who dwelt on the Palatine. One ...
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Lama Sabachthani?
... sentence more full of anguish. Here the wormwood and the gall, and all
the other bitternesses, are outdone. Here you may look as ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 36 1890/lama sabachthani.htm

The Best Beloved
... The love of his heart is excelled by the heart which gave forth that love, and the
wonders of his hand are outdone by the hand itself, which wrought those ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 24 1878/the best beloved.htm

The Desire of all Nations
... have also evidence that a like decree was made by Darius, an equally great friend
of the Jews, who could with the lifting of his finger have outdone the glory ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 61 1915/the desire of all nations.htm

Introduction. Chapter i. --The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of ...
... two chief works, the Homilies [2] on the Psalms, important as they were in popularising
the allegorical method of interpretation, were soon outdone in favour ...
/.../introduction chapter i the life and.htm

Emancipation --Black and White.
... On the other hand, there are persons not to be outdone in all loyalty and just respect
for woman-kind, but by nature hard of head and haters of delusion ...
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The Next Season
... Is it not a shame and a reproach that you should be outdone by them? 6. Avoid
every thing which is calculated to irritate your feelings. ...
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The Characters of Herod and Augustus were as Far Apart as their ...
... great palace in the upper city. The splendor of the latter structures had
outdone the imperator. No shape born of barbaric dreams ...
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The Dark was Lifting as Vergilius Entered the Field of Mars. ...
... A sense of loneliness grew in the heart of the youth as he journeyed. Lover
and soldier had fought their duel, and the latter was outdone. ...
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Here Then Shall These Persons in their Turn be in Another More ...
... Here then shall these persons in their turn be in another more sublime degree of
righteousness outdone, by them who shall so order themselves, that every day ...
/.../augustine/of the work of monks /section 28 here then shall.htm

Outdone (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (pp) of Outdo. Multi-Version Concordance Outdone
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Balas
... Alexander, not to be outdone, appointed Jonathan high priest, and as a token of
his new office sent him a purple robe and a diadem (Ant., XIII, ii, 2). This ...
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Alexander (5 Occurrences)
... Alexander, not to be outdone, appointed Jonathan high priest, and as a token of
his new office sent him a purple robe and a diadem (Ant., XIII, ii, 2). This ...
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