Luke 14:11

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

For every person who exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted [as important].”

Cross References

Matthew 23:12

And whoever exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted [as important].

Luke 1:51

He has demonstrated power with His arm. He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their heart.

Luke 1:52

He has dethroned rulers and has exalted humble people.

Luke 14:12

Then Jesus also said to the Pharisee who had invited Him [to dinner], “When you prepare a breakfast or a supper, do not invite your friends, or brothers, or relatives or rich neighbors [only], for maybe they will invite you back, and [then] you will be repaid [for your kindness].

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this man went back home right with God instead of the other man. For every person who exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, but whoever humbles himself will be exalted [as important].”

James 1:9

But the person [who must live] in humble circumstances should be happy over being lifted up [spiritually by God].

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord and He will exalt you people.

James 4:6

But He gives [us] more unearned favor [i.e., to overcome the world]. Therefore, the Scripture says [Prov. 3:34], “God opposes proud people, but gives unearned favor to those who are humble.”

1 Peter 5:5

And in the same way, you younger [Christians] should be [respectfully] submissive to the older ones. And all of you should [be willing to] humbly serve one another, for God stands opposed to [the efforts of] proud people, but extends His unearned favor to those [who serve] with humility.

1 Peter 5:6

Therefore, be humble [in your actions] before God’s powerful authority, so that you may be exalted [by Him] at the proper time.