Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
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Bible References
Went
Luke 5:24
But to show you that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth" -- turning to the man who was paralyzed, He said to him, "Get up, pick up your pallet, and go home."
Luke 7:47
Therefore, I tell you, her sins, as many as they are, are forgiven, for she has loved me so much. But the one who has little to be forgiven loves me little."
Every
Luke 1:52
He has dethroned monarchs and exalted the poor.
Luke 14:11
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are those who feel poor in spiritual things, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 23:12
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
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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Matthew 19:30
But many who are first now will be last then, and many who are last now will be first then."
Matthew 23:12
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Mark 10:31
But many who are first now will be last then, and last now who will be first then."
Luke 5:32
It is not upright but sinful people that I have come to invite to repentance."