Matthew 23:12
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
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11But he who is greatest among you will be your servant.
Cross References
Psalms 138:6For though Yahweh is high, yet he cares for the lowly, 1 but the proud he knows from far off. 1
Proverbs 16:18Pride comes before destruction 1 and a haughty spirit before a downfall. 1
Isaiah 57:15For this is what the high and elevated One says, who lives eternally, whose name is holy, 1 “I live in the exalted and holy place, with him also that is of a crushed and humble spirit, 1 to revive the spirit of the humble ones, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. 1
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, 2 for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 1
Luke 1:51He has displayed strength with his arm; 1 he has scattered those who were proud about the thoughts of their hearts. 1
Luke 18:14I say to you, this man went back down to his house justified rather than the other, because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but 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 →