Matthew 23:12

World Messianic Bible British Edition

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

Cross References

Job 22:29

When they cast down, you will 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 he knows the proud from afar.

Proverbs 15:33

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

Proverbs 29:23

A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honour.

Isaiah 57:15

For the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, says: “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, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and extol and honour 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 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 clothe yourselves with humility and 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,