Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” New Living Translation For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” English Standard Version For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Berean Standard Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Berean Literal Bible For everyone exalting himself will be humbled, and the one humbling himself will be exalted." King James Bible For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. New King James Version For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” New American Standard Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” NASB 1995 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” NASB 1977 “For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted.” Legacy Standard Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Amplified Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled [before others], and he who habitually humbles himself (keeps a realistic self-view) will be exalted.” Christian Standard Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Holman Christian Standard Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” American Standard Version For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Contemporary English Version If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honored. English Revised Version For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who honor themselves will be humbled, but people who humble themselves will be honored." Good News Translation For those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great." International Standard Version Because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted." Majority Standard Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.? NET Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted." New Heart English Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." Webster's Bible Translation For whoever exalteth himself shall be abased, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Weymouth New Testament For whoever uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted. World English Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbecause everyone who is exalting himself will be humbled, and he who is humbling himself will be exalted.” Berean Literal Bible For everyone exalting himself will be humbled, and the one humbling himself will be exalted." Young's Literal Translation because every one who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.' Smith's Literal Translation For whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and he humbling himself shall be exalted. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBecause every one that exalteth himself, shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted. Catholic Public Domain Version For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.” New American Bible For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” New Revised Standard Version For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor whoever exalts himself will be humbled; and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Because everyone who will exalt himself shall be humbled and everyone who will humble himself shall be exalted.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor every one that exalts himself shall be humbled; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament For every one who exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Mace New Testament for he that exalteth himself, shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted. Weymouth New Testament For whoever uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Parable of the Guests…10But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you. 11For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” 12Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or brothers or relatives or rich neighbors. Otherwise, they may invite you in return, and you will be repaid.… Cross References Matthew 23:12 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Matthew 18:4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Isaiah 2:11-12 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— Ezekiel 21:26 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Remove the turban, and take off the crown. Things will not remain as they are: Exalt the lowly and bring low the exalted. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 1 Samuel 2:7 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. Job 22:29 When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. Daniel 4:37 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride. Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, disgrace follows, but with humility comes wisdom. Romans 12:3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. Treasury of Scripture For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. whosoever. Luke 1:51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 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. 1 Samuel 15:17 And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel? Jump to Previous Abased Exalted Exalteth Exalting Exalts Gives High Humbled Humbles Humbleth Humbling Low Uplifted UpliftsJump to Next Abased Exalted Exalteth Exalting Exalts Gives High Humbled Humbles Humbleth Humbling Low Uplifted UpliftsLuke 14 1. Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;7. teaches humility; 12. to feast the poor; 15. under the parable of the great supper, 23. shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven. 25. Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand, 31. lest with shame they revolt from him afterward; 34. and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor. For everyone who exalts himself This phrase addresses the universal tendency of human pride and self-promotion. In the cultural context of Jesus' time, honor and social status were highly valued, and people often sought to elevate themselves in the eyes of others. This teaching challenges the societal norms of the day, where public recognition and self-exaltation were common. Biblically, this theme is echoed in Proverbs 16:18, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall," highlighting the dangers of pride throughout Scripture. will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this parable, Jesus is teaching about humility and the kingdom of God. 2. Pharisees Religious leaders of the time, often characterized by their self-righteousness and pride, whom Jesus frequently addressed in His teachings. 3. Guests at a Banquet The immediate context of this verse is a parable Jesus tells about choosing places of honor at a wedding feast. 4. Host of the Banquet Represents God in the parable, who ultimately decides the places of honor. 5. Wedding Feast A metaphor for the kingdom of God, where the values of humility and exaltation are reversed from worldly expectations. Teaching Points The Danger of PridePride leads to downfall and separation from God. We must be vigilant against self-exaltation. The Virtue of Humility True greatness in God's kingdom is marked by humility. We should seek to serve others rather than seeking our own honor. God's Reversal of Values In God's kingdom, the last will be first, and the first will be last. This challenges us to live counter-culturally. Following Christ's Example Jesus exemplified humility by taking on human form and dying on the cross. We are called to emulate His humility in our lives. Trusting God's Timing Exaltation comes from God and in His timing. We should focus on being faithful and humble, trusting God to lift us up when He sees fit.(11) Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased.--The reproduction of the teaching in words which are almost an echo of these, in 1Peter 5:5, is interesting as showing the impression which it had made on the minds of the disciples. Greek Forὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. everyone πᾶς (pas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. exalts ὑψῶν (hypsōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5312: (a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate. himself ἑαυτὸν (heauton) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. will be humbled, ταπεινωθήσεται (tapeinōthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5013: To make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: To be humbled. From tapeinos; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. humbles ταπεινῶν (tapeinōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5013: To make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: To be humbled. From tapeinos; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate. himself ἑαυτὸν (heauton) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. will be exalted.” ὑψωθήσεται (hypsōthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5312: (a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate. Links Luke 14:11 NIVLuke 14:11 NLT Luke 14:11 ESV Luke 14:11 NASB Luke 14:11 KJV Luke 14:11 BibleApps.com Luke 14:11 Biblia Paralela Luke 14:11 Chinese Bible Luke 14:11 French Bible Luke 14:11 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 14:11 For everyone who exalts himself will be (Luke Lu Lk) |
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