Matthew 23:12
Whoever exalts themselves will be humbled, and whoever humbles themselves will be exalted.
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In Context
11The person who wants to be the greatest among you must be your servant.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6For, high though the Lord is, he looks on the lowly, and strikes down the haughty from far away.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 1:51“Mighty are the deeds of his arm! He has scattered the self-satisfied proud,
Luke 18:14This man, I tell you, went home pardoned, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, while everyone 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 →