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The Kingdom's Great Reversal
Commentators agree this is a foundational "law of the kingdom" that Jesus repeated often. Unlike worldly systems that reward self-promotion, God's economy operates on a divine reversal. He personally humbles those who exalt themselves and exalts those who humble themselves. This principle is presented not as a natural consequence but as an active work of God (Barnes, Spurgeon, Expositor's).
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 23:11–12
18th Century
Theologian
He that shall humble himself, etc. God will exalt or honour him who is humble, and who seeks a lowly place among men. That is true religio…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 23:12
Exalt himself (υψωσε εαυτον). Somewhat like 18:4; 20:26. Given by Luke in other contexts (14:11; 18:14). Characteristic of Christ.…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 23:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
This is nearly the same lesson that is recorded in chapter 20, verse 27. Our Lord had to repeat many times this law of His kingdom: He that is …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 23:12
The substance of v.11 is in 20:26: Matthew often repeats Jesus’ statements on humility. For instances of exalting oneself, see comments on 20:20–28…
John Gill
On Matthew 23:12
17th Century
Pastor
And whosoever shall exalt himself
Above his fellow Christians, or fellow ministers, by entertaining too high an opin…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 23:1–12
17th Century
Minister
The scribes and Pharisees explained the law of Moses, and enforced obedience to it. They are charged with hypocrisy in religion. We can only judge …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 23:1–12
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, it was shown how the Pharisees and the Scribes were provoked by Christ’s glory, and also by His wisdom, by which He had crushed them; now, ho…