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Luke 18:14

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I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

I tell {G3004} you {G5213}, this man {G3778} went down {G2597} to {G1519} his {G846} house {G3624} justified {G1344} rather than {G2228} the other {G1565}: for {G3754} every one {G3956} that exalteth {G5312} himself {G1438} shall be abased {G5013}; and {G1161} he that humbleth {G5013} himself {G1438} shall be exalted {G5312}.

I tell you, this man went down to his home right with God rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but everyone who humbles himself will be exalted.”

I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

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Cross-References

  • Luke 14:11 (23 votes)

    For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  • Luke 16:15 (17 votes)

    And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

  • James 4:10 (14 votes)

    Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

  • Matthew 23:12 (13 votes)

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

  • Proverbs 29:23 (12 votes)

    ¶ A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

  • James 4:6 (10 votes)

    But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

  • Psalms 138:6 (8 votes)

    ¶ Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.