Luke 18:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:14 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall b..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:14 — KJV
“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 (KJV)
Luke 18:14 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 18:14
“Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:14: went, down, other
“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:14: exalteth, himself, abased
“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:14: down, other, every
“And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:14: tell, down, other
“And Moses turned, and went down from the mount, and the two tables of the testimony were in his hand: the tables were written on both their sides; on the one side and on the other were they written.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:14: went, down, other
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