Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

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Bible References

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James 4:6
But He gives a greater spiritual blessing. He says, "God opposes haughty people but blesses humble people."
1 Peter 5:5
You younger men, on your part, must be submissive to the elders. And you must all put on the servant's apron of humility to one another, because God opposes the haughty but bestows His unmerited favor on the humble.

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Luke 5:30
Now the Pharisees and their scribes were grumbling at His disciples, and were saying, "Why are you eating and drinking with tax-collectors and notorious sinners?"
John 7:49
But this mob, which knows nothing about the law, is bound to be accursed!"