King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 23:12
“‹And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.›”
Verse in context — Matthew 23
10
‹Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master,› [even] ‹Christ.›
11
‹But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.›
12
‹And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.›
13
‹But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in› [yourselves], ‹neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.›
14
‹Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.›
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