Matthew 23:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored.

Cross References

1 Peter 5:5

All of you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble toward everyone else. The Scriptures say, “God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble.”

James 4:6

In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, “God opposes everyone who is proud, but he blesses all who are humble with undeserved grace.”

Luke 14:11

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored.

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honor.

Luke 18:14

Then Jesus said, “When the two men went home, it was the tax collector and not the Pharisee who was pleasing to God. If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored.”

Matthew 18:4

But if you are as humble as this child, you are the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Proverbs 15:33

Showing respect to the Lord will make you wise, and being humble will bring honor to you.

Matthew 5:3

God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven!

Daniel 4:37

That's why I say: “Praise and honor the King who rules from heaven! Everything he does is honest and fair, and he can shatter the power of those who are proud.”

Job 22:29

When others are disgraced, God will clear their names in answer to your prayers.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives forever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Psalm 138:6

Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud.

1 Peter 5:6

Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes.