Luke 14:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

And if you are sitting in the most important seat, they will come to you and say, ‘Give this man your seat!’ Then you will have to move down to the last place and be embarrassed.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:18

Pride is the first step toward destruction. Proud thoughts will lead you to defeat.

Proverbs 11:2

Proud and boastful people will be shamed, but wisdom stays with those who are modest and humble.

Proverbs 3:35

The way the wise live will bring them honor, but the way fools live will bring them shame.

Luke 3:8

Change your hearts! And show by your lives that you have changed. I know what you are about to say—‘but Abraham is our father!’ That means nothing. I tell you that God can make children for Abraham from these rocks!

Luke 13:17

When Jesus said this, all those who were criticizing him felt ashamed of themselves. And all the people were happy for the wonderful things he was doing.