Luke 14:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.

Cross References

2 Samuel 22:28

You rescue the humble, but you look for ways to put down the proud.

Esther 6:10

The king replied, “Hurry and do just what you have said! Don't forget a thing. Get the robe and the horse for Mordecai the Jew, who is on duty at the palace gate!”

Job 22:29

When others are disgraced, God will clear their names in answer to your prayers.

Psalm 138:6

Though you are above us all, you care for humble people, and you keep a close watch on everyone who is proud.

Psalm 18:27

You rescue the humble, but you put down all who are proud.

Proverbs 15:33

Showing respect to the LORD will make you wise, and being humble will bring honour to you.

Proverbs 18:12

Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honour.

Proverbs 25:27

Don't eat too much honey or always want praise.

Proverbs 29:23

Too much pride brings disgrace; humility leads to honour.

Isaiah 2:11

When the LORD comes, everyone who is proud will be made humble, and the LORD alone will be honoured.

Isaiah 2:17

When that day comes, everyone who is proud will be put down. Only the LORD will be honoured.

Isaiah 57:15

Our holy God lives for ever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says: Though I live high above in the holy place, I am here to help those who are humble and depend only on me.

Matthew 23:12

If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.

Luke 1:51

The Lord has used his powerful arm to scatter those who are proud.

Luke 1:52

He drags strong rulers from their thrones and puts humble people in places of power.

Luke 14:12

Then Jesus said to the man who had invited him: When you give a dinner or a banquet, don't invite your friends and family and relatives and rich neighbours. If you do, they will invite you in return, and you will be paid back.

Luke 18:14

Then Jesus said, “When the two men went home, it was the tax collector and not the Pharisee who was pleasing to God. If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.”

James 1:9

Any of God's people who are poor should be glad that he thinks so highly of them.

James 4:10

Be humble in the Lord's presence, and he will honour you.

James 4:6

In fact, God treats us with even greater kindness, just as the Scriptures say, “God opposes everyone who is proud, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.”

1 Peter 5:5

All you young people should obey your elders. In fact, everyone should be humble towards everyone else. The Scriptures say, “God opposes proud people, but he helps everyone who is humble.”

1 Peter 5:6

Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honour you when the time comes.

1 Samuel 15:17

Samuel continued, “You may not think you're very important, but the LORD chose you to be king, and you are in charge of the tribes of Israel.