"I tell you, this man went down to his house justified {rather} than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall…" — Luke 18:14

Luke 18:14 · KJV

“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.”

— Luke 18:14

Verse 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.

Verse 15

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when {his} disciples saw {it}, they rebuked them.

Luke 18 — Context

I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

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.

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.

And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when {his} disciples saw {it}, they rebuked them.

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.

Cross References

Luke 14:11

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

Luke 16:15

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

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

Matthew 23:12

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

Proverbs 29:23

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

James 4:6

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

Luke 1:52

He hath put down the mighty from {their} seats, and exalted them of low degree.

Psalms 138:6

Though the LORD {be} high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.