Luke 18:14
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 18
“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.”Luke 18:14
What Does Luke 18:14 Mean?
Luke 18:14 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 14 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Humility.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 18:14 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Proverbs 29:23“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.”1 Peter 5:6“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”Luke 14:11“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”Philippians 2:3“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”Matthew 23:12“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”James 4:10“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.”Luke 16:15“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”Proverbs 11:2“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”Matthew 20:26“But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;”John 9:41“Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.”James 4:6“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”Isaiah 40:4“Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:”Mark 10:43“But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:”Luke 1:52“He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.”Psalms 138:6“Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.”Mark 9:35“And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.”Isaiah 57:15“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.”Habakkuk 2:4“Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.”Job 25:4“How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman?”
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