Matthew 23:12
And whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and he who shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
11But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Cross References
Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 1:51He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered those who were proud in the imagination of their hearts.
Luke 18:14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one who exalts himself shall be abased; and he who humbles 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 →