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Berean Standard Bible

“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

Matthew 23:12

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In Matthew 23 Jesus warns the crowds and his disciples about religious leaders who love titles, seats of honor and public praise. He contrasts their pride with the humility he expects of his followers.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

World English Bible (WEB)

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

King James Version (KJV)

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And whoever makes himself high will be made low, and whoever makes himself low will be made high.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque el que se ensalzare, será humillado; y el que se humillare, será ensalzado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pues los que se creen grandes serán humillados; y los que se humillan serán enaltecidos.

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