Matthew 23:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Job 22:29

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

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.

Proverbs 15:33

Showing respect to the LORD will make you wise, and being humble will bring honour to you.

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honour.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives for ever 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.

Daniel 4:37

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

Matthew 18:4

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

Matthew 5:3

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

Luke 14:11

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

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 honoured.”

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 is kind to everyone who is humble.”

1 Peter 5:5

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

1 Peter 5:6

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