Matthew 23:12
Those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great.
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In Context
11The greatest among you will be your servant.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6Though the Lord is high above, he pays attention to the lowly; but he recognizes the proud a long way off.
Proverbs 16:18Pride leads to destruction; and an arrogant spirit leads to a fall.
Isaiah 57:15This is what the one who is high above all says, he who lives in eternity, whose name is holy: I live in a high and holy place, together with those who repent and who act humbly, restoring their spirits and encouraging them.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually poor, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Luke 1:51With his power he has broken to pieces those who arrogantly think they're so clever.
Luke 18:14I tell you, it was this man who went home right in God's sight and not the other. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, while those who humble themselves 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 →