Devine Scripture

Matthew 23:12

Matthew chapter 23 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.11But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

v.12This passage

v.13But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye enter not in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering in to enter.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • James 4:6

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

  • Job 22:29

    When they casttheedown, thou shalt say, There is lifting up; And the humble person he will save.

  • Psalms 138:6

    For though Jehovah is high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly; But the haughty he knoweth from afar.

  • Proverbs 29:23

    A man’s pride shall bring him low; But he that is of a lowly spirit shall obtain honor.

  • Luke 18:14

    I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  • Proverbs 15:33

    The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honorgoethhumility.