Matthew 23:12

And whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

In Context

11But the greatest of you shall be your servant.

13But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for ye go not in, nor suffer those who are entering to go in[23:13]:

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3Happy the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 1:51He wrought might with his arm; he scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

Luke 18:14I say to you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For every one that exalts himself shall be humbled; and he that humbles himself shall 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 →

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