Luke 14:11

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 14:11

BSB
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted."
AKJV
For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
CPDV
For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted."
ERV
For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
NHEB
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
SMT
For whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and he humbling himself shall be exalted.

Commentary for Luke 14:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 14:11
Summary
Self-exaltation reversed, humility rewarded eternally
Event
Universal principle stated
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Wisdom