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Justin Edwards' Family Bible NT (1851)

Luke 14:11

Whosoever exalteth himself; is proud, and seeks to be honored above others.

Shall be abased; by God.

He that humbleth himself; who is humble, and shows it in his conduct.

Shall be exalted; honored; raised to higher dignity and influence. Proverbs 16:18-19; Matthew 5:3; Matthew 11:29; Matthew 18:4; Matthew 23:12; James 4:6. This proverb is abundantly illustrated in God's dealings with men in this world, but will have its highest fulfilment in the world to come. 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.

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