To those which were bidden â From this circumstance, that the guests were bidden, and from what is said, Luke 14:12, it appears that this was a great entertainment, to which many ⦠(15-24) The necessity of consideration and self-denial. All rights reserved. For whosoever exalteth him sylfe shalbe brought lowe.
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 11:14. Read: Luke 14:7-11. LUKE 14:11. ", Luke 14:11 (GNT)
Clarke's Luke 14:11 Bible Commentary For whosoever exalteth himself, etc. According to tradition, Luke was a Gentile. ', Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. - Luke 14:11. I say unto you, That none--Our Lord here appears to throw off the veil of the parable, and proclaim the Supper His own, intimating that when transferred and transformed into its final glorious form, and the refusers themselves would give all for another opportunity, He will not allow one of them to taste it. A. The whole of this is but a reproduction of Proverbs 25:6 Proverbs 25:7 . His promise is that God will repay such hospitality at the âresurrection of the righteousâ (14:14; also 14:11, since God is implied in the passive, âwill be exaltedâ). Verses 7-14 Even in the common actions of life, Christ marks what we do, not only in our religious assemblies, but at our tables. EXEGESIS: LUKE 14:1-6. 13. call the poor--"Such God Himself calls" ( Luke 14:21 ) [BENGEL].
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”, Luke 14:11 (NRS)
(1-6) He teaches humility. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”, Luke 14:11 (NKJV)
For each that enhanceth himself, shall be lowed [shall be made low]; and he that meeketh himself, shall be highed. Here it refers to a personâs life.
1. Luke 14:11 (CEB)
If any man, mark 8:34 mark 8:35 ).
When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honour, he told them a parable. (1) Jesus eats in a Phariseeâs home. For whoever uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted. [An axiom very often repeated, and that with the most impressive force; ch. Luke 14:11. But our Lord did not mean that a proud and unbelieving liberality should be rewarded, but that his precept of doing good to the poor and afflicted should be observed from love to him. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:1, 7-11 The Word of God . . ", Luke 14:11 (CEBA)
In some way a disciple of Christ will be put to the trial. â For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he ⦠And he who does otherwise exposes himself to general ridicule. What a directory for ministers of Christ!
8. wedding--and seating thyself ⦠For whosoever exalts himself shall be abased, and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. Here it refers to a personâs life. (Note. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. The same word in both clauses.
For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. This is the third time Luke tells us of Pharisee's inviting Him to dinner. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Luke 14:11 â Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources. It is our interest to seek peace with him, and we need not send to ask conditions of peace, they are offered to us, and are highly to our advantage. Now letâs keep reading in Luke 14:7-11 to see what Jesus says next in His parable.
chief rooms--principal seats, in the middle part of the couch on which they reclined at meals, esteemed the most honorable. For everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 14:11 (KJVA)
For, &c. This is repeatedon two other occasions. 12-14. call not thy friends--Jesus certainly did not mean us to dispense with the duties of ordinary fellowship, but, remitting these to their proper place, inculcates what is better [BENGEL].
For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. Whosoever exalteth himself; is proud, and seeks to be honored above others. EATING BREAD WITH PHARISEES. It would appear that this is a set up, for they had a man with dropsy there at dinner, and it was the Sabbath day. And anyone who is brought down will be lifted up. Friend--said to the modest guest only, not the proud one ( Luke 14:9 ) [BENGEL]. (7-14) Parable of the great supper.
The one who exalts himself will find that he is at some stage humbled. And he put forth a parable â The ensuing discourse is so termed, because several parts of it are not to be understood literally. Shall be exalted; honored; raised to higher dignity and influence. 1 And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.. 2 And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.. 3 And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath ⦠For death is a great leveller. For those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great.
Compare Luke 18:14 and Matthew 23:12. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind. But see further at Luke 18:14. But if you're content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself. All who lift themselves up will be brought low, and those who make themselves low will be lifted up. (2) Though the contest for salvation be on our part an awfully unequal one, the human will, in the exercise of that "faith which overcometh the world" ( 1 John 5:4 ), and nerved by power from above, which "out of weakness makes it strong" ( Hebrews 11:34 , 1 Peter 1:5 ), becomes heroical and will come off "more than conqueror." . heard . The indulgence and display of pride indicate great wickedness of heart, and are sure precursors of coming abasement; while the cultivation and manifestation of humility are evidences of greatness, and harbingers of coming glory. Luke doesnât say anything about the manâs or the witnessesâ reaction. And he yt hubleth him sylfe shalbe exalted. . Nor will any wise potentate enter on a war with any hostile power without first seeing to it that, despite formidable odds (two to one), he be able to stand his ground; and if he has no hope of this, he will feel that nothing remains for him but to make the best terms he can. B. Humility is a modest estimation of one's self. streets and lanes--historically, those within the same pale of "the city" of God as the former class, but the despised and outcasts of the nation, the "publicans and sinners" [TRENCH]; generally, all similar classes, usually overlooked in the first provision for supplying the means of grace to a community, half heathen in the midst of revealed light, and in every sense miserable. because every one who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted. Title: As with the other 3 gospels, the title is derived from the authorâs name. Luke 14:11 (KJV)
I. Sit down and count the cost; consider it will cost the mortifying of sin, even the most beloved lusts. 18. all began to make excuse--(Compare Matthew 22:5 ). compel them to come in--not as if they would make the "excuses" of the first class, but because it would be hard to get them over two difficulties: (1) "We are not fit company for such a feast."
The apostles were to turn to the Gentiles, when the Jews refused the offer; and with them the church was filled. The story in Lukeâs Gospel was told at a dinner that Jesus ⦠The efforts of the second will have been directed at glorifying God, without any regard for status. Luke 14:7 -11. âHe then told the invited men an illustration when he noticed how they were choosing the most prominent places for themselves.
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.". But if you're content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself. So He told them a story. ADDRESS TO GREAT MULTITUDES TRAVELLING WITH HIM. So it certainly is in the case intended, for the last words clearly imply that the refusers will one day become petitioners. Our Lord's reply is in substance this: "The great Feast is prepared already; the invitations are issued, but declined; the feast, notwithstanding, shall not want abundance of guests; but not one of its present contemners--who shall yet come to sue for admission--shall be allowed to taste of it." But the one who humbles himself will find that he is unexpectedly exalted, and it will come as a complete surprise, and if he belongs to Christ he will receive his reward, partly because he does not expect one. ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὑψῶν ἑαυτὸν ταπεινωθήσεται καὶ ὁ ταπεινῶν ἑαυτὸν ὑψωθήσεται. He said to them: 8 âWhen you are invited by someone to a marriage feast, do not recline in ⦠And yet history warns the proud man and the proud nation to beware. But it is the slight put upon him, the sense of which is intended to be marked by this word. The very poor and low in the world, shall be as welcome to Christ as the rich and great; and many times the gospel has the greatest success among those that labour under worldly disadvantages and bodily infirmities. Luke 14:11. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. 3 And Jesus responded to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, âIs it lawful to heal on ⦠For each that enhanceth himself, shall be lowed [shall be made low]; and he that meeketh himself, shall be highed. Self-exaltation leads to humiliation whereas humility results in exaltation (cf. Jesus bids them count upon it, and then consider of it. 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and ⦠On the contrary, impudence and assumption often have their rewards from men, by securing a consideration of their claims. For Luke, Jesus subverts expectations that social payment and repayment should govern life in Godâs kingdom community.
The principle operates in the present and in the future. Proud member
(2) "We have no proper dress, and are ill in order for such a presence." How is this met? 17. supper-time . Luke 14:11 (LEB)
In this simple sense of the parable (STIER, ALFORD, &c., go wide of the mark here in making the enemy to be God, because of the "conditions of peace," Luke 14:32 ), two things are taught: (1) Better not begin ( Revelation 3:15 ), than begin and not finish. ", Because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but everyone who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11 (ESV)
In the passage which we just read, it was His comment on an exhibition of what we should call vanity. And he yt hubleth him sylfe shalbe exalted.
Luke 13:30; Luke 18:14; Matthew 23:12). ", Luke 14:11 (GNTA)
The principle here set forth was repeated by our Lord on a number of occasions (Matthew 23:12; Luke 18:14), and formed one of the main truths of His teaching. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.". (Luke 15:11-16 RSV) In this section of the story, Jesus deliberately sets before us two remarkable things. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted. Our Lord avoids the appearance of personality by this delicate allusion to a different kind of entertainment than this of his host [BENGEL]. 4:7.
That would make Luke the only Gentile to pen any ⦠The Apostle Paul seems to confirm this, distinguishing Luke from those who were âfrom the circumcisionâ (Col. 4:11, 14). ", Luke 14:11 (NIRV)
Luke 14:11 (JUB)
Not proud or haughty; not arrogant or assertive; a spirit of deference or submission. ", Anyone who lifts himself up will be brought down. ... we know that judging and defining Godâs work according to our imaginations or the literal meaning of the Bible is the manifestation of those who are arrogant.
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.". ", All who make themselves great will be made humble, but those who make themselves humble will be made great.
9. the lowest--not a lower merely [BENGEL]. The whole process of our time of trial. They often take the humble man at his word and increase the insignificance he admits of himself. Luke 14:11 (WEB)
. Luke 14:11 (YLT)
Not only is it a waste of time, Jesus says, itâs actually counterproductive. Verses 1-6 This Pharisee, as well as others, seems to have had an ill design in entertaining Jesus at his house. For whoever exalteth himself shall be abased, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. For everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. 3. ", For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.". 11.For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled. All who lift themselves up will be brought low, and those who make themselves low will be lifted up. Luke 10:14, KJV: "But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you."
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For those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
It is a manifestation of pride to boast of the gifts of God, as if there were any excellence in ourselves, that would exalt us on the ground of our own merit. 24.
This reproves the Jewish nation for their neglect of the offers of Christ's grace. ... âHumility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other ⦠10. he said, Blessed, &c.--As our Lord's words seemed to hold forth the future "recompense" under the idea of a great Feast, the thought passes through this man's mind, how blessed they would be who should be honored to sit down to it. Luke 14:1-11 English Standard Version (ESV) Healing of a Man on the Sabbath 14 One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully. This parable must not be confounded with that of Proverbs 1:24-33 ; The Marriage Supper, Matthew 22:2-14 ). Luke 10:14 Parallel Verses [â See commentary â] Luke 10:14, NIV: "But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you." ", Luke 14:11 (NAS)
Note: 1Co. Proverbs 25:6-7). For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.". KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. Luke 10:14⦠", For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”, For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.". "Take no excuse--make them come as they are--bring them along with you." The Greek philosopher, Chilo, being asked what Jupiter is doing, replied, “Abasing the lofty and exalting the lowly.” And Jesus here warns us that we shall find the same law of Jehovah verified in eternity. And even though he never learns it in this life, he will certainly learn it in the world beyond the grave. a recompense be given thee--a fear the world is not afflicted with [BENGEL]. Wisdom from above, teaches patient perseverance in well-doing. Luke 18:14 ; Matthew 23:12 .âV. It was Balaam's, "Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his" ( Numbers 23:10 ), without any anxiety about living his life; fondly wishing that all were right with him at last, while all heedless of the precious present. 1 It happened, when he went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees on a Sabbath to eat bread, that they were watching himâ¦.. Humbled. ", For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.". This verse expresses the principle involved (cf. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Nobody is represented as saying, I will not come; nay, all the answers imply that but for certain things they would come, and when these are out of the way they will come.
He will find that he thinks more highly of himself than others think of him, and the result will be that all will at some stage know it, and he will be brought crashing down. Luke 14:11 - For all those who exalt themselves will - Bible Gateway. How fitly does this represent the difficulties and fears of the sincere! worship--honor. Luke 14:11, NIV: "For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.'" The proudest and most daring sinner cannot stand against God, for who knows the power of his anger? (11) Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased.âThe reproduction of the teaching in words which are almost an echo of these, in 1 Peter 5:5, is interesting as showing the impression which it had made on the minds of the disciples. ", Luke 14:11 (CSB)
For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. 7-11. a parable--showing that His design was not so much to inculcate mere politeness or good manners, as underneath this to teach something deeper ( Luke 14:11 ). ", For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”, For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. 25:6, 7. Each differs from the other, and each has its own plausibility, but all come to the same result: "We have other things to attend to, more pressing just now." The Greek philosopher, Chilo, being asked what Jupiter is doing, replied, “Abasing the lofty and exalting the lowly.” And Jesus here warns us that we shall find the same law of Jehovah verified in eternity. Commentary on Luke 11:29-36 (Read Luke 11:29-36) Christ promised that there should be one sign more given, even the sign of Jonah the prophet; which in Matthew is explained, as meaning the resurrection of Christ; and he warned them to ⦠Luke 14:11 Cross References ... For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.â Luke 18:14. 23. highways and hedges--outside the city altogether; historically, the heathen, sunk in the lowest depths of spiritual wretchedness, as being beyond the pale of all that is revealed and saving, "without Christ, strangers from the covenant of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world" ( Ephesians 2:12 ); generally, all such still. Thus, Jesusâ words mean that a true disciple must love Jesus more than he loves his own life, even being willing to lose his life if necessary. Luke 14:25-35 . Definition: 1.
For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.". Because every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled: and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. But without absolute surrender of self the contest is hopeless ( Luke 14:33 ). Christ's house shall at last be filled; it will be so when the number of the elect is completed. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. because every one who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.
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that my house may be filled--"Grace no more than nature will endure a vacuum" [BENGEL]. For whoever uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted. ", Luke 14:11 (TYN)
bade many--historically, the Jews generally, those within the pale of professed discipleship. They often take the humble man at his word and increase the insignificance he admits of himself. Chapter 14.
For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.".
ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὑψῶν ἑαυτὸν ταπεινωθήσεται καὶ ὁ ταπεινῶν ἑαυτὸν ὑψωθήσεται. Luke 14:11. John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. We are to apply it in the widest sense, but especially with reference to the kingdom of God (viewed as a feast), into which state of exaltation only the humble enter, while those who exalt themselves, not only do not enter, but are cast into a state of positive abasement. . 1.
Luke 14:11 Context. Parable #26 â Luke 14:7-14 â Lowest Seat at a Feast 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 âWhen someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. Note the simple manner Luke reports this miracle: Jesus took hold of the man, healed him, and sent him away. "It is the part of ministers to report to the Lord in their prayers the compliance or refusal of their hearers" [BENGEL]. The meaning, however, is that no exercise of principle is involved in it, as selfishness itself will suffice to prompt to it ( Matthew 5:46 Matthew 5:47 ). 10 But when you are invited, go and recline at the last place, so that when the one who has invited you comes, he may say to you, âFriend, move up higherâ; then you will have honor in the sight of all who are at the table with you. 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