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 power on earth to forgive sins"-- he spoke to the paralyzed man-- "To you I say, Get up, and take up your pallet, and go to your home."
Luke 7:47
And for this, I tell you, her sins, many as they are, have been pardoned, because she has loved greatly; but one who has little pardoned him, loves but little."

Every

Luke 1:52
He casts down princes from their thrones, and the lowly he uplifts,
Luke 14:11
For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Matthew 23:12
Whoever shall exalt himself will be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself will be exalted.
James 4:6
No; the gift that God gives is for a nobler end; and that is why it is said--'God is opposed to the haughty, but gives help to the humble.'
1 Peter 5:5
Again, you younger men should show deference to the older. And all of you should put on the badge of humility in mutual service, for 'God is opposed to the proud, but gives his help to the humble.'

General references

Matthew 19:30
But many who are first now will then be last, and those who are last will be first.
Matthew 23:12
Whoever shall exalt himself will be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself will be exalted.
Mark 10:31
But many who are first now will then be last, and the last will be first."
Luke 5:32
I have not come to call the religious, but the outcast, to repent."