Matthew 23:12

And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

11On the contrary, the greatest among you must be your servant.

13“Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! Because you devour the houses of the widows, while making long prayers as a pretense. Therefore you will receive a greater condemnation.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

Luke 1:51He has done mighty deeds with His arm; He has dispersed the arrogant in the reasoning of their hearts.

Luke 18:14I say to you that this one went back home justified rather than that one; because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who 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 →

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