Matthew 23:12

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

Job 22:29

When people are brought low, and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the downcast.

Psalm 138:6

For though Adonai is exalted, yet He looks upon the lowly, but the haughty He knows from afar.

Proverbs 15:33

The fear of Adonai is the discipline of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will gain honor.

Isaiah 57:15

For thus says the High and Exalted One who inhabits eternity, whose Name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, yet also with a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and revive the heart of the contrite.

Matthew 18:4

Whoever then shall humble himself like this child, this one 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 the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this man, rather than the other, went down to his home declared righteous. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

James 4:6

But He gives greater grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:6

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, so that He may lift you up at the appropriate time.