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Matthew 23:12

Teaching Humility and Service

"For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."

— Matthew 23:12

Jesus teaching about God's reversal of human values

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 23, v.12

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Same theme (Humility and Service) in other Gospels

Mark 9:35

"Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all."

Mark 9:35

"If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all."

Mark 10:15

"Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."