Matthew 23:12

American King James Version (1999)

And whoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Cross References

Job 22:29

When men are cast down, then you shall say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.

Psalm 138:6

Though the LORD be high, yet has he respect to the lowly: but the proud he knows afar off.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honor is humility.

Proverbs 29:23

A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.

Isaiah 57:15

For thus said the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Daniel 4:37

Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

Matthew 18:4

Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:3

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 14:11

For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

James 4:6

But he gives more grace. Why he said, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.

1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: