Matthew 23:12
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 23
“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”Matthew 23:12
What Does Matthew 23:12 Mean?
Matthew 23:12 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Humility.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Matthew 23:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 29:23“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”James 4:10“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”1 Peter 5:6“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”Luke 14:11“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”1 Peter 5:5“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 15:33“The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”Matthew 18:4“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”Luke 18:14“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.”Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Proverbs 16:18“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”Daniel 4:37“Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.”Job 22:29“When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.”Luke 1:51“He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”Isaiah 57:15“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”Psalms 138:6“Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.”Leviticus 26:41“And that I also have walked contrary unto them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity:”Isaiah 2:12“For the day of the LORD of hosts shall be upon every one that is proud and lofty, and upon every one that is lifted up; and he shall be brought low:”Ezekiel 31:10“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast lifted up thyself in height, and he hath shot up his top among the thick boughs, and his heart is lifted up in his height;”
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