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Matthew 23:12

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 23:12

Verse 12 of 39

Scripture focus

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

Matthew 23:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 23:12

Theological / Devotional

Exalt himself. See on Matt. 11:29; 20:26; Luke 14:11 ; 18:14. This appears to have been a favorite saying with Jesus, one He repeated more often, perhaps, than any other. A parallel statement in the Jerusalem Talmud (Erubin 13b, 35) reads: “God will exalt him who humbles himself, God will humble him who exalts himself” (see Additional Note on Chapter 7).

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