Matthew 23:12
But whoever has exalted himself, shall be humbled. And whoever has humbled himself, shall be exalted.
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In Context
11Whoever is greater among you shall be your minister.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6Your knowledge has become a wonder to me. It has been reinforced, and I am not able to prevail against it.
Proverbs 16:18Arrogance precedes destruction. And the spirit is exalted before a fall.
Isaiah 57:15For this is said by the Most High, the Sublime One, who dwells in eternity. And his name is Holy, for he dwells in the exalted and holy place, and he acts with a restrained and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 1:51He has accomplished powerful deeds with his arm. He has scattered the arrogant in the intentions of their heart.
Luke 18:14I say to you, this one descended to his house justified, but not the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled; and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
Matthew Henry on Matthew 23:2-13
The Scribes and Pharisees Condemned; Cautions against Pride. 1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men:… Read the whole commentary →