Luke 18:14

Luke chapter 18 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Context

v.13But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote his breast, saying, God, be thou merciful to me a sinner.

v.14This passage

v.15And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 16:18

    Pridegoethbefore destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.

  • Romans 4:5

    But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.

  • Job 40:9

    Or hast thou an arm like God? And canst thou thunder with a voice like him?

  • Romans 3:20

    because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

  • Matthew 23:12

    And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled; and whosoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.

  • Luke 5:24

    But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he said unto him that was palsied), I say unto thee, Arise, and take up thy couch, and go unto thy house.