Matthew 23:12
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
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In Context
11But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6For though Adonai is high, yet he looks after the lowly; 2 but the proud, he knows from afar. 1
Proverbs 16:18Pride goes before destruction, 2 and a haughty spirit before a fall. 1
Isaiah 57:15For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, 2 whose name is Holy: 1 “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, 2 to revive the spirit of the humble, 2 and to revive the heart of the contrite. 1
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit! 2 for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (God). 1
Luke 1:51He has shown strength with his arm. 2 He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 1
Luke 18:14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for 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 →