Matthew 23:12

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And whoever will exalt himself will be humbled, and whoever will humble himself will be exalted.

Latin

Qui autem se exaltaverit, humiliabitur: et qui se humiliaverit, exaltabitur.

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English

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

Notes

Matthew 23:11–12

The disciples of Jesus should lead by serving others, in distinct contrast to Israel's religious leaders (described in 23:5–7).

Matthew 23:8–12

Jesus does not forbid using titles (especially for one's father). Instead, he warns against claiming undue honor when teaching about God. In the community of Jesus, everyone is equal and knows God (see 12:46–50; 18:15–20). The titles Rabbi, Father, and Teacher are similar in meaning.

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Jewish Leaders The Pharisees Pride and Humility Religious Hypocrisy The Servant-Leader

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