Matthew 23:12

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and whosoever abaseth himself shall be exalted.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 greatest among you shall be your servant.

13Wo unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut up the kingdom of heaven from men; for ye yourselves enter not in, and those who were coming in, ye suffer not to enter.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their’s is the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 1:51He hath displayed strength from his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

Luke 18:14I say to you, Went this man down to his house justified, or the other? for every one who exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall 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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