Matthew 23:12 “For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himsel…”

Matthew 23:12

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Geneva Bible 1599

For whosoeuer will exalt himselfe, shall be brought lowe: and whosoeuer will humble himselfe, shalbe exalted.

Darby Translation

And whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Young's Literal Translation

and whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Bible in Basic English

And whoever makes himself high will be made low, and whoever makes himself low will be made high.

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Cross references

“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”

1 Peter 5:5 James 4:6 Luke 14:11 Proverbs 29:23 Matthew 18:4 Luke 18:14

1 Peter 5:5 · BSB

Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

James 4:6 · BSB

But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Luke 14:11 · BSB

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Proverbs 29:23 · BSB

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

Matthew 18:4 · BSB

Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 18:14 · BSB

I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11The greatest among you shall be your servant.

13Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.

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