For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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Gill's Exposition
Then said he also to him that bad him,.... As he had given advice and instructions to the guests, so he likewise thought fit to give some to the master of the house, that had given both him and them…
Barnes' Notes
Whosoever exalteth ... - This is universal among people, and it is also the way in which God will deal with people. “Men” will perpetually endeavor to bring down those who endeavor to exalt…
Adam Clarke
For whosoever exalteth himself, etc. - This is the unchangeable conduct of God: he is ever abasing the proud, and giving grace, honor, and glory to the humble.
Our Lord Jesus here sets us an example of profitable edifying discourse at our tables, when we are in company with our friends. We find that when he had none but his disciples, who were his own…
Cambridge Bible
whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased Rather, humbled. See on Luk 1:52; Luk 13:30, and Mat 23:12. A similar lesson is prominent in the Book of Proverbs (Pro 15:33; Pro 16:18-19; Pro 29:23), and…
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