Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Honour
General references
Bible References
Man's
Luke 14:11
For every one that exalteth himself will be humbled; and he that humbleth himself will be exalted.
Luke 18:14
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one that exalteth himself will be humbled; but he that humbleth himself will be exalted.
Acts 12:23
But immediately an angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory, and he was eaten by worms, and expired.
James 4:6
but he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble."
1 Peter 5:5
In like manner, ye younger men, submit yourselves to the elder; and all of you be clothed with humility toward each other; for "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble."
Honour
Matthew 5:3
Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:4
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 23:12
And whoever shall exalt himself will be humbled; and whoever shall humble himself will be exalted.
General references
Matthew 23:12
And whoever shall exalt himself will be humbled; and whoever shall humble himself will be exalted.
Matthew 26:70
But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.