Matthew 23:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 23:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 23:12 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 23:12 — KJV
“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12 (KJV)
Matthew 23:12 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 23:12
“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:12: whosoever, exalt, himself
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:12: exalt, himself, abased
“Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. be king: Heb. reign”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:12: exalt, himself, exalted
“The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:12: exalt, humble, exalted
“When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:12: exalt, himself, exalted
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