Matthew 23:12

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Translations sourced from the public-domain WEB, KJV, and ASV. See all sources.

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

— WEB

“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”

— KJV

“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.”

— ASV

James 4:6 "But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”Proverbs 3:34"
1 Peter 5:5 "Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one anothe…"
Luke 14:11 "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”"
Proverbs 29:23 "A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor."
Matthew 18:4 "Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven."
Luke 18:14 "I 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 …"
Proverbs 15:33 "The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility."
Matthew 5:3 "“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.Isaiah 57:15; 66:2"

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased--See on Luk 18:14. What follows was addressed more immediately to the scribes and Pharisees.

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