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. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/egt/luke-14.html. ", To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, For everyone that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted, II. Ver. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Our Saviour here teaches, that works of charity are better than works of show. Luke 14:1-24 . The whole process of our time of trial, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. The same word in both clauses. How embarassing! "Commentary on Luke 14:11". "Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers". 1876. I. No man ever did, or ever will do, any worthy work in the world without that. Luke 14:11 (TMB) Luke 14:1-14 A New Tradition; Luke 14:7-14 I'll Pay You Later; Luke 14:7-14 Radical And Upside-Down; Luke 14:7-14 Guest List This is the third time Luke tells us of Pharisee's inviting Him to dinner. For every man who gives himself a high place will be put down, but he who takes a low place will be lifted up. Luke 14:11 (ESV) Have you ever inadvertantly assumed someone was waving at you or talking to you but then you realize they were aiming for someone behind you instead? All who make themselves great will be made humble, but those who make themselves humble will be made great. 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." What our Lord said was typical. 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. Shall be ‘humbled.’ The ‘abased’ of the A. V[287] is a needless and enfeebling variation. A similar lesson is prominent in the Book of Proverbs (Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 16:18-19, Proverbs 29:23), and is strongly enforced by St Peter (1 Peter 5:5). "Commentary on Luke 14:11". "Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable". 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 who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.". 1871-8. "Commentary on Luke 14:11". Then the guests would be sorted; to have placed himself too low would bring credit, and to have placed himself too high humiliation. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tsk/luke-14.html. Humility is the necessary and inevitable attitude of a Christian soul—of a soul which keeps in sight the revelation of God in Jesus Christ, which knows itself a child of God, fallen, lost, yet restored and pardoned in Him. For whosoever exalteth himself Either in the above way, or any other, shall be abased, humbled and mortified: and he that humbleth himself; behaves in an humble and modest manner, shall be exalted; (See Gill on Matthew 23:12). 11. whosoever, &c.--couching them in a chaste simplicity and proverbial terseness of style which makes them "apples of gold in a setting of silver.". 1865-1868. 11 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Read full chapter For whosoever exalteth himself, etc. (11) Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased.—The 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. The proudest and most daring sinner cannot stand against God, for who knows the power of his anger? Finding the new version too difficult to understand? For whosoever exalteth him sylfe shalbe brought lowe. Question: "What is the meaning of the Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24)?" This is one of the sayings which we gather from the Gospels to have been frequently in our Lord's mouth, and this means that it had some variety of application—now graver, now lighter. BibliographyCoffman, James Burton. ", For those who make themselves great will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be made great. . 21. came, and showed, &c.--saying as in Isaiah 53:1 . How is this met? (15-24) The necessity of consideration and self-denial. "Commentary on Luke 14:11". In the passage which we just read, it was His comment on an exhibition of what we should call vanity. The whole process of our time of trial here below will be a continued succession of examples of casting down ourselves, and exalting God within us. BibliographyJ. Luke 14:11. New York, USA. (Luke 14:12-14) "Then He also said to him who invited Him, 'When you give a dinner or a supper, do not ask your friends, your brothers, your relatives, nor your rich neighbors, lest they also invite you back, and you be repaid. Copyright StatementThe text of this work is public domain. HEALING OF A DROPSICAL MAN, AND MANIFOLD TEACHINGS AT A SABBATH FEAST. Luke 14:11 Whosoever exalteth himself, etc. 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. 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 him….. 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. Copyright � Broadman Press 1932,33, Renewal 1960. He will bring him down, i.e., he will come under His condemnation), and he who humbles himself will be exalted (by God). "It is the part of ministers to report to the Lord in their prayers the compliance or refusal of their hearers" [BENGEL]. This parable then was a lesson for the Pharisees especially, but also for Jesus" disciples and everyone else present, on the importance of humility. EXEGESIS: LUKE 14:1-6. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. "The Adam Clarke Commentary". But without absolute surrender of self the contest is hopeless ( Luke 14:33 ). ‘Whosoever’ from our Lord’s lips is an awful word. 11 “This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. This shows what was lacking in the seemingly pious exclamation of this man. Intro. 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. The "great multitudes" were doubtless people going to the passover, who moved along in clusters ( Luke 2:44 ), and who on this occasion falling in with our Lord had formed themselves into one mass about Him. Do not take the place of honor. On the contrary, impudence and assumption often have their rewards from men, by securing a consideration of their claims. 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." All other rights reserved. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available on the Christian Classics Ethereal Library Website. But lust of supremacy condemned.—But ambition is one thing, and the lust of supremacy is another. Humiliation vs. Humility. II. For every man who gives himself a high place will be put down, but he who takes a low place will be lifted up. . Luke 14; OUR DAILY BREAD (et al) Devotionals. This attitude is never lost. Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. "Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible ". And yet history warns the proud man and the proud nation to beware. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased ; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted . ", Luke 14:11 (GNT) Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Luke 14:1, 7-14 . https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/sbc/luke-14.html. Answer: The Parable of the Great Banquet is found in Luke 14:15-24. For, &c. This is repeatedon two other occasions. The mere craving to be above somebody else, to have somebody else to tyrannise over, or to patronise, that is simply contemptible and bad; and that is what our Lord reproves here. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. All rights reserved. "Commentary on Luke 14:11". Copyright StatementThese files are public domain and are a derivative of an electronic edition that is available on the Christian Classics Ethereal Library Website. ", Luke 14:11 (HNV) ", For whosoever exalteth him sylfe shalbe brought lowe. Because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but everyone who humbles himself will be exalted. . All who lift themselves up will be brought low, and those who make themselves low will be lifted up. This verse expresses the principle involved (cf. 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. ADDRESS TO GREAT MULTITUDES TRAVELLING WITH HIM. What Does Luke 14:12-14 Mean? Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Luke 14:11 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources. II. Renewal 1960. 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. Copyright StatementThese files are public domain.Text Courtesy of BibleSupport.com. First future passive. For everyone exalting himself shall be humbled, and the one humbling himself shall be exalted. These files were made available by Mr. Ernie Stefanik. Many a preacher has failed because he sought a place that was beyond his ability. Salem Media Group. Used by permission of Broadman Press (Southern Baptist Sunday School Board). Scripture is full of similar testimonies, that God is an enemy to all who desire to exalt themselves, as all who claim for themselves any merit must of necessity make war with Him. "Commentary on Luke 14:11". Standard Publishing Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. BibliographyCalvin, John. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/fam/luke-14.html. And he was casting out a devil, — Δαιμονιον, a demon. II. Luke 14:11 (BBE) For every man who gives himself a high place will be put down, but he who takes a low place will be lifted up. “ For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfb/luke-14.html. with shame--"To be lowest is only ignominious to him who affects the highest" [BENGEL]. g.]. 8 When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; 9 And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. Note: 1Co. ", Luke 14:11 (NRSA) The chaste simplicity and proverbial terseness of this great maxim impart to it a charm only inferior to that of the maxim itself. 14 On another occasion he went to eat a meal in the house of one of the leaders of the Pharisees+ on the Sabbath, and they were closely watching him. all now ready--pointing undoubtedly to the now ripening preparations for the great Gospel call. BibliographySchaff, Philip. (Luke 15:13) The younger son's share of the estate may have been partly in land, but the phrase "got together all he had" indicates that he sold what he needed to and turned his share into portable capital. 1871-8. (2) "We have no proper dress, and are ill in order for such a presence." Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cgt/luke-14.html. 11. ταπεινωθήσεται. (Note. 11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jab/luke-14.html. ", Because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but everyone who humbles himself will be exalted. ", Luke 14:11 (GNTA) 1914. ", Luke 14:11 (TYN) Verses 25-35 Though the disciples of Christ are not all crucified, yet they all bear their cross, and must bear it in the way of duty. 4:7. Three excuses, given as specimens of the rest, answer to "the care of this world" ( Luke 14:18 ), "the deceitfulness of riches" ( Luke 14:19 ), and "the pleasures of this life" ( Luke 14:20 ), which "choke the word" ( Matthew 13:22 and Luke 8:14 ). — couching them in a chaste simplicity and proverbial terseness of style which makes them “apples of gold in a setting of silver.” (See on Luke 18:14). The Expositor's Greek Testament. Copyright © 2020, Bible Study Tools. Name them. Luke uses that phrase, “word of God,” frequently (3:2; 8:11, 21; 11:28; Acts 4:31; 6:2, 7; 8:14; 11:1; 13:5, 7, 46; 17:13; 18:11). (Luke 15:11-16 RSV) In this section of the story, Jesus deliberately sets before us two remarkable things. - This is the unchangeable conduct of God: he is ever abasing the proud, and giving grace, honor, and glory to the humble. "Commentary on Luke 14:11". Not only is it a waste of time, Jesus says, it’s actually counterproductive. All rights reserved. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/scn/luke-14.html. And anyone who is brought down will be lifted up. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Well for us if we bear in memory, at the right moment and in the right place, the Saviour’s words, ‘Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased.’, ‘Humble yourself that you may be exalted; surrender yourself that you may receive the vocation; yield yourself to God that He may move forward through you to His victory; in the name of Him, Who, by this same law of spiritual advance, went up so high because He had gone so low; and because He had emptied Himself of His Godhead and been found in fashion as a man, and had humbled Himself to death, even the death upon the Cross, “was therefore by God highly exalted, and given a Name that is above every name: that at the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, and every tongue should confess that Jesus is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”’. (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." Their primary meanings are "to lift up" and "to lower." (7-14) Parable of the great supper. The want of gratitude in those who slight gospel offers, and the contempt put upon the God of heaven thereby, justly provoke him. "Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament". Luke 14:11 (KJVA) It affects all relations. 13. call the poor--"Such God Himself calls" ( Luke 14:21 ) [BENGEL]. He will have become a victim of ‘the pride of life’. 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. 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. Now it happened, as He went into the house of one of the rulers of the Pharisees to eat bread on the Sabbath, that they watched Him closely. In these words, Jesus concluded this remarkable teaching; and it is one which all men should heed. DD. ‘Lord, is it I?’—Assuredly to the fullest extent of that His assertion so shall it be; and of those included in it none shall escape. . . ", Luke 14:11 (NAS) Say: Jesus noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table. Copyright StatementJames Burton Coffman Commentaries reproduced by permission of Abilene Christian University Press, Abilene, Texas, USA. Lukas 14:11 (OJB) (25-35). Anyone who lifts himself up will be brought down. ', Christ heals a man on the sabbath. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 14:11 (ASV) "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". Luke 14:11 (SBLG) 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. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/luke-14.html. Luke 14:11 Cross References ... For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14. Luke 14 Notes; JAMES NISBET'S - Church Pulpit Commentary. We will briefly discuss the hypocrisy of the religious leaders in verses 1-6 before spending most of our time in verses 7-11. All found some pretence to put off their attendance. Luke 14:11 (BBE) “For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”. The Greek word, synagō, here has the sense "turn into cash," rather than its normal meaning … "The Fourfold Gospel". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bnb/luke-14.html. The one who exalts himself will find that he is at some stage humbled. Compare Luke 18:14 and Matthew 23:12. He makes the desire to excel, the pleasure of success, to be the springs of energy which are generally necessary to a manly and useful life. Self-exaltation leads to humiliation whereas humility results in exaltation (cf. For everyone exalting himself shall be humbled, and the one humbling himself shall be exalted. Our passage is found in Luke 14:1-11. The Bible Study Questions (Luke 14:7-11) • What did Jesus notice in Luke 14:7? ; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. 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]. 25. great multitudes with him--on His final journey to Jerusalem. ", Luke 14:11 (NIRV) BibliographyRobertson, A.T. "Commentary on Luke 14:11". Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary. "Commentary on Luke 14:11". Luke 14:11 (WEB) They can do this in two ways: (1) They can consider the facts. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. ", Luke 14:11 (NLT) For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. • Jesus identifies two important principles in Luke 14:11. 15-24. when one . Luke 14:11. 3 So in response Jesus asked those versed in the Law and the Pharisees: “Is it lawful to cure on the Sabbath or not?”+ 4 But they kept silent. For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. This parable must not be confounded with that of Proverbs 1:24-33 ; The Marriage Supper, Matthew 22:2-14 ). So it certainly is in the case intended, for the last words clearly imply that the refusers will one day become petitioners. "The New John Gill Exposition of the Entire Bible". All who lift themselves up will be brought low, and those who make themselves low will be lifted up. BibliographyJamieson, Robert, D.D. We may sometimes puzzle ourselves if we try in theory to make it clear how such judgments on others and such natural ambitions can harmonise with the spirit of perfect humility. 3. shall be exalted; See Gill on Matthew 23:12. Luke 14:12 Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee. BibliographyTrapp, John. To get what Luke 14:11 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity. Barnes's Luke 14:11 Bible Commentary "Commentary on Luke 14:11". The provision made for precious souls in the gospel of Christ, has not been made in vain; for if some reject, others will thankfully accept the offer. Luke 11:14. 1897-1910. ", 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.". As so often the story is capped by a maxim. ", 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. For whoever exalteth himself shall be abased, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. But see further at Luke 18:14. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”, Luke 14:11 (NRS) It operates in social situations and in kingdom situations. ", All who make themselves great will be made humble, but those who make themselves humble will be made great. Luke 14:11 (JUB) Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. How may men cultivate humility? 17. supper-time . 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. Luke 14:11 (KJV) Luke 14:11 (RHE) Wisdom from above, teaches patient perseverance in well-doing. It is recognizing that God and others are responsible for the achievements in my life. ", Luke 14:11 (NCV) "E.W. As Barclay suggested, "Many a man has decided to burn his clubs after watching the Golf Open Championship. A. Jesus’ critics accused Jesus of being a winebibber and a glutton (7:34). "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". 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. They often take the humble man at his word and increase the insignificance he admits of himself. But it is the slight put upon him, the sense of which is intended to be marked by this word. In this case a spiritual meaning lies under the social instruction. There is not one of us who does not know how this young man felt while he was living at home. BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. 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 ). I. "Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges". W. McGarvey and Philip Y. Pendleton. Luke 14:7-11. "[15] For further comment on the grace of humility, see under Matthew 23:12 in my Commentary on Matthew, Matthew 23:11-12. 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. 1896. But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. 1909-1922. 11 For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted. ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὑψῶν ἑαυτὸν ταπεινωθήσεται καὶ ὁ ταπεινῶν ἑαυτὸν ὑψωθήσεται. Jesus saw, and as He saw He left us one of those Divine sayings which have become the heritage of mankind, and will remain such for all time—‘Whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased.’. Luke 14:11, 18:14 Humility And Exaltation; Luke 14:33 The New Life - Undivided Consecration; NET BIBLE NOTES. But when He thus speaks, Whose eye nothing escapes, Who sees all from the beginning to the end, the saying carries with it an admonition to solemn self-searching. For a true ambition is nothing more than an instinctive desire to do our best, and to find a sphere in which we may have full play for all those powers with which God has endowed us, and that is good for us all to have. This reproves the Jewish nation for their neglect of the offers of Christ's grace. 18. all began to make excuse--(Compare Matthew 22:5 ). 1874-1909. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/luke-14.html. “Men” will perpetually endeavor to bring down those who endeavor to exalt themselves; and it is a part of God‘s regular plan to abase the proud, to bring down the lofty, to raise up those that be bowed down, and show “his” favors to those who are poor and needy. BibliographyNicoll, William R. "Commentary on Luke 14:11". Proud member 2013. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/wen/luke-14.html. The second passage (Luke 14:7-11) is Jesus’ response to the social posturing he sees at a banquet. For whoever uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted. ", Luke 14:11 (NIV) Copyright StatementThe Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament. EATING BREAD WITH PHARISEES. Charles Schribner's Sons. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.". Christ's house shall at last be filled; it will be so when the number of the elect is completed. "Coffman Commentaries on the Old and New Testament". BibliographyConstable, Thomas. Jesus bids them count upon it, and then consider of it.
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