Matthew 23:12

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

And {G1161} whosoever {G3748} shall exalt {G5312} himself {G1438} shall be abased {G5013}; and {G2532} he {G3748} that shall humble {G5013} himself {G1438} shall be exalted {G5312}.

for whoever promotes himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be promoted.

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

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

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Cross-References

  • James 4:6 (27 votes)

    But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

  • 1 Peter 5:5 (27 votes)

    ¶ Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

  • Proverbs 29:23 (23 votes)

    ¶ A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • Luke 14:11 (23 votes)

    For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  • Matthew 18:4 (20 votes)

    Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

  • Luke 18:14 (20 votes)

    I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  • Proverbs 15:33 (19 votes)

    ¶ The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.