Matthew 23:12

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

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

Cross References

Job 22:29

When they cast down, you shall say, 'be lifted up.' He will save the humble person.

Psalm 138:6

For though the LORD is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but the proud, he knows from afar.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.

Proverbs 29:23

A man's pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.

Isaiah 57:15

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

Daniel 4:37

Now I, Nevukhadnetzar 1, praise and extol and honor the King of heaven; for all his works are truth, and his ways justice; and those who walk in pride he is able to abase.

Matthew 18:4

Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the 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 everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.*

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 humbles himself will be exalted.*

James 4:6

But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, *God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.*

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for *God resists the proud, but 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;