# Is “Selfishness” in the Bible?

> No. “Selfishness” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/is-it-in-the-bible/selfishness
By Andrew Kittridge · November 9, 2026

The Bible names “selfish ambition” and says what grows from it.

## The Bible’s words for it: “selfish ambition”

> For where there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every evil practice.
>
> — [James 3:16](https://www.lumin.faith/read/james/3#16) (Lumin Translation)

- Lumin Translation: 0
- King James Version: 0

## Common questions

### Is “Selfishness” in the Bible?

No. “Selfishness” is not in the Bible. It is not in the Lumin Translation or the King James Bible. The Bible names “selfish ambition” and says what grows from it.

### What does the Bible say instead of “selfishness”?

The Bible names “selfish ambition” and says what grows from it. The verse is James 3:16: “For where there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every evil practice.”

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