Luke 14:11

For every person who exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted [as important]."

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this man went back home right with God instead of the other man. For every person who exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, but whoever humbles himself will be exalted [as important]."

Matthew 23:12

And whoever exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted [as important].

James 4:6

But He gives [us] more unearned favor [i.e., to overcome the world]. Therefore, the Scripture says [Prov. 3:34], "God opposes proud people, but gives unearned favor to those who are humble."

1 Peter 5:5

And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility.

Luke 1:51

He has demonstrated power with His arm. He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their heart.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord and He will exalt you people.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Luke 14:11

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

General references

Matthew 23:6

Luke 9:46

Acts 8:19

Bible References

General references

They love to recline at the head place at dinner tables [Note: This referred to the practice of lying down on their left side on a couch next to the dinner table, and leaning on their left elbow, while eating with their right hand], and to occupy the principal seats in the synagogues.

Then a dispute developed among Jesus' disciples as to which one of them was the greatest.

saying, "Give me also the ability to place my hands on people [and pray] so that they will receive [the miraculous power of] the Holy Spirit."