Matthew 23:12

Modern English Version

For he who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

Cross References

Job 22:29

When men are cast down, and you say, ‘There is a time of exaltation!’ then He will save the humble person.

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is exalted, yet has He regard for the lowly, but the proud He knows from afar.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.

Proverbs 29:23

The pride of man will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will attain 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 and also with him who 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, for all His works are true and His ways just, and those who walk in pride He is able to abase.

Matthew 18:4

Therefore whoever humbles himself like this little child 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 will be humbled, and he who 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, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

James 4:6

But He gives more grace. For this reason it says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. Yes, all of you be submissive one to another and clothe yourselves with humility, because “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:6

Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.