Matthew 23:12

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

Text-Critical English NT

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 he who is greater among you must be your servant.

13“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. Therefore you will receive a more severe judgment.

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Cross References

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

Luke 1:51He has done a mighty deed with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

Luke 18:14I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other one. 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 →

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