Luke 18:14

New International Version

“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Cross References

Luke 14:11

For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Luke 16:15

He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Matthew 23:12

For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Proverbs 29:23

Pride brings a person low, but the lowly in spirit gain honor.

James 4:6

But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

Luke 1:52

He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.

Psalm 138:6

Though the Lord is exalted, he looks kindly on the lowly; though lofty, he sees them from afar.

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Isaiah 57:15

For this is what the high and exalted One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Proverbs 3:34

He mocks proud mockers but shows favor to the humble and oppressed.

Job 25:4

How then can a mortal be righteous before God? How can one born of woman be pure?

Galatians 2:16

know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified.

Romans 4:5

However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.

Romans 3:20

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

Luke 10:29

But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Proverbs 18:12

Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.

Proverbs 15:33

Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.

Job 22:29

When people are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then he will save the downcast.

1 Samuel 1:18

She said, “May your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.

Exodus 18:11

Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods, for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly.”

Romans 8:33

Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies.

Romans 5:1

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Daniel 4:37

Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, because everything he does is right and all his ways are just. And those who walk in pride he is able to humble.

Isaiah 53:11

After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities.

Isaiah 45:25

But all the descendants of Israel will find deliverance in the Lord and will make their boast in him.

Job 9:20

Even if I were innocent, my mouth would condemn me; if I were blameless, it would pronounce me guilty.

Habakkuk 2:4

“See, the enemy is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous person will live by his faithfulness—

Ecclesiastes 9:7

Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.

Psalm 143:2

Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you.

Isaiah 66:2

Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?” declares the Lord. “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word.

Proverbs 25:7

it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes