Luke
“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
Luke 18:14 (KJV) speaks to humility, pride, and meekness — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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.”
Mark 9:35“When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.”
Proverbs 11:2“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
1 Peter 5:5“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
James 4:6“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5:5“For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.”
Psalms 18:27
Common questions
What does Luke 18:14 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 18:14 reads: "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." The verse speaks to humility, pride, and meekness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 18 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 18:14 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Luke 18:14 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 18.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 18:14?
Verses that sit beside Luke 18:14 include Mark 9:35, Proverbs 11:2, and 1 Peter 5:5. Reading them alongside Luke 18:14 deepens the theme of humility.
How can I pray with Luke 18:14?
Read Luke 18:14 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.