Matthew 23:12 - Compare All Versions

Matthew 23:11-12 MSG (The Message)

“Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you’ll get the wind knocked out of you. But if you’re content to simply be yourself, your life will count for plenty.

Matthew 23:12 KJV (King James Version)

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

Matthew 23:12 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.

Matthew 23:12 NCV (New Century Version)

Whoever makes himself great will be made humble. Whoever makes himself humble will be made great.

Matthew 23:12 ASV (American Standard Version)

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

Matthew 23:12 NIV (New International Version)

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

Matthew 23:12 NKJV (New King James Version)

And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

Matthew 23:12 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be raised to honor.

Matthew 23:12 NLT (New Living Translation)

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

Matthew 23:12 TPT (The Passion Translation)

Remember this: If you have a lofty opinion of yourself and seek to be honored, you will be humbled. But if you have a modest opinion of yourself and choose to humble yourself, you will be honored.”

Matthew 23:12 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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