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God's Divine Reversal
Commentators emphasize that this verse is not just a social proverb but a declaration of divine judgment. The passive phrases 'shall be humbled' and 'shall be exalted' are a common Jewish way of referring to God's direct action. Scholars explain that God actively opposes the proud and lifts up the humble as part of His 'regular plan,' a principle that will be fully realized at the final judgment.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 14:11
18th Century
Theologian
Whosoever exalteth, etc. This is universal among men, and it is also the way in which God will deal with men. Men will perpetually endeavo…
AT Robertson
On Luke 14:11
Shall be humbled (ταπεινωθησετα). First future passive. One of the repeated sayings of Jesus (18:14; Matthew 23:12).
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 14:11
19th Century
Bishop
Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased.—The reproduction of the teaching in words which are almost an echo of these, in [Reference 1 P…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 14:11
19th Century
Preacher
There is a conspiracy of heaven and earth and hell to put down proud people: neither the good nor the bad, the highest nor the lowest, can endure t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 14:11
Jesus continued to take the initiative (v.7). In his time the guests at a formal dinner reclined on couches, several on each one, leaning on their …
John Calvin
On Luke 14:11
16th Century
Theologian
For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled. This clause makes it evident that ambition was the subject Christ was speaking about…
John Gill
On Luke 14:11
17th Century
Pastor
For whoever exalts himself
Either in the above way, or any other, shall be abased, humbled and mortified:
Matthew Henry
On Luke 14:7–14
17th Century
Minister
Even in the common actions of life, Christ marks what we do, not only in our religious assemblies, but at our tables. We see in many cases that a m…