Matthew 5:3
"Those persons who feel a deep sense of their personal need are blessed because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Luke 1:51-53
He has demonstrated power with His arm. He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their heart.
Luke 18:13-14
But the tax collector stood at a distance [i.e., inconspicuously] and would not even look up to heaven, but struck his chest [i.e., in remorse], saying, 'God, [please] have mercy on a sinner like me.'
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Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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Matthew 5:3
"Those persons who feel a deep sense of their personal need are blessed because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Luke 1:51
He has demonstrated power with His arm. He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their heart.
Luke 18:13
But the tax collector stood at a distance [i.e., inconspicuously] and would not even look up to heaven, but struck his chest [i.e., in remorse], saying, 'God, [please] have mercy on a sinner like me.'
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Matthew 23:12
And whoever exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted [as important].