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.

Bible References

Went

Luke 5:24
But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins (he said to the paralytic), "I bid you rise, take up your bed, and go to your house."
Luke 7:47
"This is why I tell you that her sins, many as they are, are forgiven, for her love is great; but he who is forgiven little, loves but little.

Every

Luke 1:52
"he has put down princes from their thrones, and has exalted those of low degree.
Luke 14:11
"For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."
Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Matthew 23:12
"whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted.
James 4:6
But he gives more and more grace. therefore it is said, God ever resists the proud; but to the humble he gives grace continually.
1 Peter 5:5
You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But gives grace to the humble.

General references

Matthew 19:30
"But many who are first shall be last, and many who are last shall be first.
Matthew 23:12
"whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted.
Mark 10:31
But many who are first shall be last, and the last, first."
Luke 5:32
I am not come to call the righteous but sinners, to repentance."