Luke 14:11

For every one that exalteth himself will be humbled; and he that humbleth himself will be exalted.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

10But when thou art invited, go and recline in the lowest place, that when he who invited thee cometh, he may say to thee, Friend, go up higher. Then wilt thou have honor in the presence of all who are at table with thee.

12And he said also to him who invited him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, do not invite thy friends, nor thy brothers, nor thy kinsmen, nor rich neighbors; lest they too invite thee in return, and a recompense be made thee.

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Cross References

Job 22:29When men are cast down, thou shalt say, “There lifting up!” And the humble person he will save.

Psalms 18:27For thou savest the afflicted people, But the haughty countenance thou bringest down.

Proverbs 15:33The fear of the LORD guideth to wisdom, And before honor is humility.

Proverbs 29:23A man's pride will bring him low; But he that is of a humble spirit shall obtain honor.

Isaiah 2:17The pride of man shall be humbled; The loftiness of mortals shall be brought low; Jehovah alone shall be exalted in that day.

Matthew Henry on Luke 14:8-15

Humility Recommended. 7 And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, 8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; 9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. 10 But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may… Read the whole commentary →

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