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Luke 18

Luke 18:14 KJV (With Strong’s)

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I tell
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
you
humin (Greek #5213)
to (with or by) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your(-selves).
Pronounce: hoo-min'
Origin: irregular dative case of 5210
, this man
houtos (Greek #3778)
the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
KJV usage: he (it was that), hereof, it, she, such as, the same, these, they, this (man, same, woman), which, who.
Pronounce: hoo'-tos
Origin: οὗτοι (hoo'-toy), nominative feminine singular αὕτη (how'-tay), and nominative feminine plural αὕται (how'-tahee) from the article 3588 and 846
went down
katabaino (Greek #2597)
to descend (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come (get, go, step) down, fall (down).
Pronounce: kat-ab-ah'-ee-no
Origin: from 2596 and the base of 939
to
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
his
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
house
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
oikos (Greek #3624)
a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative); by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: home, house(-hold), temple.
Pronounce: oy'-kos
Origin: of uncertain affinity
justified
dikaioo (Greek #1344)
to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
KJV usage: free, justify(-ier), be righteous.
Pronounce: dik-ah-yo'-o
Origin: from 1342
rather than
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
the other
ekeinos (Greek #1565)
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
KJV usage: he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also 3778.
Pronounce: ek-i'-nos
Origin: from 1563
: for
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
f every one
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
that
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
exalteth
hupsoo (Greek #5312)
to elevate (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: exalt, lift up.
Pronounce: hoop-so'-o
Origin: from 5311
himself
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
shall be abased
tapeinoo (Greek #5013)
to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart)
KJV usage: abase, bring low, humble (self).
Pronounce: tap-i-no'-o
Origin: from 5011
; and
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
he that
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
humbleth
tapeinoo (Greek #5013)
to depress; figuratively, to humiliate (in condition or heart)
KJV usage: abase, bring low, humble (self).
Pronounce: tap-i-no'-o
Origin: from 5011
himself
heautou (Greek #1438)
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
KJV usage: alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own(-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them(-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).
Pronounce: heh-ow-too'
Origin: from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of 846
shall be exalted
hupsoo (Greek #5312)
to elevate (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: exalt, lift up.
Pronounce: hoop-so'-o
Origin: from 5311
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Job 22:29•  (Job 22:29)
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Matt. 23:12• 12{i}And whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.{/i} (Matt. 23:12)

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Ministry on This Verse

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Luke 5:24‑25• 24But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power upon earth to forgive sins, (he said to the paralysed man,) I say to thee, Arise and take up thy little couch, and go to thine house.
 25{i}And{/i} immediately standing up before them, having taken up that whereon he was laid, he departed to his house, glorifying God. (Luke 5:24‑25)
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Luke 7:47‑50• 47For which cause I say unto thee, Her many sins are forgiven, for she loved much; but he to whom little is forgiven loveth little.
 48{i}And he said to her,{/i} Thy sins are forgiven.
 49{i}And they that were with [them] at table{/i} began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgives sins also?
 50{i}And{/i} he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. (Luke 7:47‑50)
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1 Sam. 1:18•  (1 Sam. 1:18)
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Eccl. 9:7•  (Eccl. 9:7)
justified.
Luke 10:29• 29But he, desirous of justifying himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbour? (Luke 10:29)
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Luke 16:15• 15And he said unto them, Ye are they who justify themselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts; for that which amongst men is highly thought of is an abomination before God. (Luke 16:15)
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Job 9:20•  (Job 9:20)
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Job 25:4•  (Job 25:4)
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Psa. 143:2•  (Psa. 143:2)
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Isa. 45:25•  (Isa. 45:25)
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Isa. 53:11•  (Isa. 53:11)
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Rom. 3:20• 20Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him, for by law [is] knowledge of sin. (Rom. 3:20)
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Rom. 4:5• 5but to him that worketh not but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness. (Rom. 4:5)
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Rom. 5:1• 1Having then, been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Rom. 5:1)
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Rom. 8:33• 33Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? [It is] God that justifieth: (Rom. 8:33)
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Gal. 2:16• 16knowing that no man is justified by works of law, but by faith of Jesus Christ, even we believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith of Christ and not by works of law; because by works of law shall no flesh be justified. (Gal. 2:16)
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James 2:21‑25• 21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered Isaac his son upon the altar?
 22Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works faith was perfected.
 23And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness, and he was called Friend of God.
 24Ye see that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
 25And likewise was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works in that she received the messengers and sent [them] out another way? (James 2:21‑25)
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Luke 1:52• 52He hath put down rulers from thrones, and exalted the lowly. (Luke 1:52)
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Luke 14:11• 11For every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that abaseth himself shall be exalted. (Luke 14:11)
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Ex. 18:11•  (Ex. 18:11)
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Job 22:29•  (Job 22:29)
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Job 40:9‑13•  (Job 40:9‑13)
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Psa. 138:6•  (Psa. 138:6)
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Prov. 3:34•  (Prov. 3:34)
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Prov. 15:33•  (Prov. 15:33)
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Prov. 16:18‑19•  (Prov. 16:18‑19)
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Prov. 18:12•  (Prov. 18:12)
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Prov. 29:23•  (Prov. 29:23)
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Isa. 2:11‑17•  (Isa. 2:11‑17)
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Isa. 57:15•  (Isa. 57:15)
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Dan. 4:37•  (Dan. 4:37)
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Hab. 2:4•  (Hab. 2:4)
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Matt. 5:3• 3Blessed the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:3)
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Matt. 23:12• 12{i}And whoever shall exalt himself shall be humbled, and whoever shall humble himself shall be exalted.{/i} (Matt. 23:12)
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James 4:6,10• 6But he giveth more grace; wherefore he saith, God setteth himself against haughty [men], but giveth grace to lowly.
 10Humble yourselves before [the] Lord, and he will exalt you. (James 4:6,10)
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1 Peter 5:5‑6• 5Likewise, ye younger, be subject to elders; and all of you bind on humility to one another; because God setteth himself against haughty ones, and giveth grace to lowly.
 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, (1 Peter 5:5‑6)
• The most miserable sinner, confessing his sin, is justified before God rather than the self-righteous. (“Luke 18” by J.N. Darby)

J. N. Darby Translation

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I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than that other. For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

W. Kelly Translation

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I say unto you, this [man] went down to his housea justified rather thanb that [other]; for everyone who exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

WK Translation Notes

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Most Edd. read "to his house." Few MSS. omit.
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Some MSS. read "rather than": others adopt the neutral text "above" or "beside that (other)." The sense intended is that the publican was justified in comparison with the Pharisee.