Matthew 23:12

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

Cross References (14)

  • James 4:6 (28)

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

  • 1 Peter 5:5 (28)

    Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one

  • Luke 14:11 (26)

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

  • Proverbs 29:23 (25)

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

  • Matthew 18:4 (22)

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

  • Luke 18:14 (22)

    I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, bu

  • Proverbs 15:33 (21)

    The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

  • Matthew 5:3 (20)

    “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  • Proverbs 16:18–19 (16)

    Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

  • Daniel 4:37 (15)

    Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are

  • Job 22:29 (14)

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

  • Luke 1:51–52 (13)

    He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.

  • Isaiah 57:15 (10)

    For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy

  • Psalms 138:6 (9)

    Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.