Luke 18:14

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
World English Bible (WEB)
I tell{G3004}{(G5719)} you{G5213}, this man{G3778} went down{G2597}{(G5627)} to{G1519} his{G846} house{G3624} justified{G1344}{(G5772)} rather than{G2228} the other{G1565}: for{G3754} every one{G3956} that exalteth{G5312}{(G5723)} himself{G1438} shall be abased{G5013}{(G5701)}; and{G1161} he that humbleth{G5013}{(G5723)} himself{G1438} shall be exalted{G5312}{(G5701)}.
Strong's King James
(14) I tell you, this one went into his house declared righteous from the other, for everyone who exalts themself will be humbled. Now the one who humbles themself will be exalted.
The F.O.G*
[14] I tell you, this tax collector, not the Pharisee, went home right with God. For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
I say to you, this one went down declared righteous, to his house, rather than that one: for every one who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.’
Young's Literal Translation

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