For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
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For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
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For whosoever exalteth him sylfe shalbe brought lowe. And he that hubleth him sylfe shalbe exalted
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For whosoeuer exalteth himselfe, shall be brought lowe, and he that humbleth himselfe, shall be exalted.
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Passages linked to Luke 14:11 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Matthew 23:12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
- Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
- Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor.
- James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- Psalms 138:6 For though Yahweh is high, yet he looks after the lowly; but he knows the proud from afar.
- 1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
- Proverbs 18:12 Before destruction the heart of man is proud, but before honor is humility.
- James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.
- Isaiah 2:17 The loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the arrogance of men shall be brought low; and Yahweh alone shall be exalted in that day.
- Psalms 18:27 For you will save the afflicted people, but the arrogant eyes you will bring down.
- Proverbs 15:33 The fear of Yahweh teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility.
- Job 22:29 When they cast down, you will say, ‘be lifted up.’ He will save the humble person.
- Isaiah 2:11 The lofty looks of man will be brought low, the arrogance of men will be bowed down, and Yahweh alone will be exalted in that day.
- 1 Samuel 15:17 Samuel said, “Though you were little in your own sight, weren’t you made the head of the tribes of Israel? Yahweh anointed you king over Israel;
- Isaiah 57:15 For the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, says: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
- Job 40:10-12 “Now deck yourself with excellency and dignity. Array yourself with honor and majesty. Pour out the fury of your anger. Look at everyone who is proud, and bring him low. Look at everyone who is proud, and humble him. Crush the wicked in their place.
- Luke 1:51 He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
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Geneva Bible translators 1599 · Public Domain Luke 28:14; Matt. 23:12
Luke 28:14; Matt. 23:12
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain 11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and…
11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Ver. 11. For whosoever] {See Trapp on "Mat 23:12"}
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain Then said he also to him that bad him,....…
Then said he also to him that bad him,.... As he had given advice and instructions to the guests, so he likewise thought fit to give some to the master of the house, that had given both him and them an invitation to the present meal; observing, very likely, that his guests consisted of such persons as are hereafter described.
When thou makest a dinner, or a supper; any entertainment for other persons, at what time of the day soever, whether sooner or later, at noon, or at night, on sabbath days, or others:
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call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours: that is, do not invite thy rich friends, rich brethren, and rich kinsmen, as well as not rich neighbours: not that our Lord's meaning is, that such should not be invited at all; which would be to destroy friendship and sociable conversation among persons in such a relation, and of such rank and fortune: but his sense is, that not these only should be invited, to the neglect of poor friends, poor brethren, poor kinsmen, and poor neighbours; and who, comparatively speaking, should rather be invited than the former, as being what would be more serviceable to them, and of a greater advantage in the issue to the master of the feast himself.
Lest they also bid thee again; and thee only, and not the poor, to as grand an entertainment, which is commonly done:
and a recompense be made thee: one feasting bout for another, so that there will be no obligation on either side; and this will be all the advantage that will be gained; the return is made here, and there will be no reward hereafter.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain Matt. xxiii, 12.
Matt. xxiii, 12.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 11. For whosoever exalteth himself, &c.] This is…
Verse 11. For whosoever exalteth himself, &c.] This is the unchangeable conduct of God: he is ever abasing the proud, and giving grace, honour, and glory to the humble.
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Albert Barnes 1834 · Public Domain Whosoever exalteth ... - This is universal among people,…
Whosoever exalteth ... - This is universal among people, and it is also the way in which God will deal with people. “Men” will perpetually endeavor to bring down those who endeavor to exalt themselves; and it is a part of God’s regular plan to abase the proud, to bring down the lofty, to raise up those that be bowed down, and show “his” favors to those who are poor and needy.
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown 1871 · Public Domain whosoever, &c.--couching them in a chaste simplicity and proverbial…
whosoever, &c.--couching them in a chaste simplicity and proverbial terseness of style which makes them "apples of gold in a setting of silver." (See on Luk 18:14).
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Daniel D. Whedon 1874 · Public Domain 11. Whosoever exalteth himself—Men do indeed often act on…
11. Whosoever exalteth himself—Men do indeed often act on the reverse o this maxim. They often take the humble man at his word and increase the insignificance he admits of himself. On the contrary, impudence and assumption often have their rewards from men, by securing a consideration of their claims. And yet history warns the proud man and the proud nation to beware. The Greek philosopher, Chilo, being asked what Jupiter is doing, replied, “Abasing the lofty and exalting the lowly.” And Jesus here warns us that we shall find the same law of Jehovah verified in eternity.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 11. whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased] Rather, humbled.…
11. whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased] Rather, humbled. See on Luk_1:52, Luk_13:30, and Mat_23:12. A similar lesson is prominent in the Book of Proverbs (Pro_15:33, Pro_16:18-19, Pro_29:23), and is strongly enforced by St Peter (1Pe_5:5).
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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers 1878 · Public Domain (11) Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased.—The reproduction of…
(11) Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased.—The reproduction of the teaching in words which are almost an echo of these, in 1Pe_5:5, is interesting as showing the impression which it had made on the minds of the disciples.
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