KJV King James Version
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.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
Luke 18:14
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.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
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.”
WEB World English Bible
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.”
ASV American Standard Version
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.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
I say to you, this one went down declared righteous, to his house, rather than that one: for every one who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.’
Surrounding context — Luke 18
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as [his] eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 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.
15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when [his] disciples saw [it], they rebuked them.
16 But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
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λέγωG3004 · legōto sayὑμῖν·G4771 · suyouκατέβηG2597 · katabainōto come/go downοὗτοςG3778 · ohutosthis/he/she/itδεδικαιωμένοςG1344 · dikaioōto justifyεἰςG1519 · eistowardτὸνG3588 · hothe/this/whoοἶκονG3624 · oikoshouse: homeαὐτοῦG846 · autosit/s/heπαρ᾽G3844 · parafrom/with/besideἐκεῖνον.G1565 · ekeinosthatὅτιG3754 · hotithat/since: thatπᾶςG3956 · pasallὁG3588 · hothe/this/whoὑψῶνG5312 · hupsoōto lift upἑαυτὸνG1438 · heautouthemselfταπεινωθήσεται,G5013 · tapeinoōto humbleὁG3588 · hothe/this/whoδὲG1161 · dethenταπεινῶνG5013 · tapeinoōto humbleἑαυτὸνG1438 · heautouthemselfὑψωθήσεται.¶G5312 · hupsoōto lift up
Cross-references
Luke 14:11For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.Luke 16:15And 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 4:10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.Matthew 23:12And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.Proverbs 29:23A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.James 4:6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.Luke 1:52He hath put down the mighty from [their] seats, and exalted them of low degree.Psalm 138:6Though the LORD [be] high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name [is] Holy; I dwell in the high and holy [place], with him also [that is] of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.Matthew 5:3Blessed [are] the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.1 Peter 5:5-6Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.Proverbs 3:34Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.Job 25:4How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean [that is] born of a woman?Proverbs 16:18-19Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.Job 22:29When [men] are cast down, then thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.Proverbs 18:12Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour [is] humility.Proverbs 15:33The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.Exodus 18:11Now I know that the LORD [is] greater than all gods: for in the thing wherein they dealt proudly [he was] above them.
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