Matthew 23:12

New American Bible - revised edition

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Cross References

Job 22:29

For when they are brought low, you will say, “It is pride!” But downcast eyes he saves.

Psalm 138:6

The Lord is on high, but cares for the lowly and knows the proud from afar.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the Lord is training for wisdom, and humility goes before honors.

Proverbs 29:23

Haughtiness brings humiliation, but the humble of spirit acquire honor.

Isaiah 57:15

For thus says the high and lofty One, the One who dwells forever, whose name is holy: I dwell in a high and holy place, but also with the contrite and lowly of spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly, to revive the heart of the crushed.

Matthew 18:4

Whoever humbles himself like this child 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, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 18:14

I tell you, the latter went home justified, not the former; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Saying on Children and the Kingdom.

James 4:6

But he bestows a greater grace; therefore, it says: “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger members, be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: “God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble.”

1 Peter 5:6

So humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.