But Jesus called them to [Himself] and said to them, "You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.

"And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all.

By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised [is] wisdom.

"And do you seek great things for yourself? Do not seek [them;] for behold, I will bring adversity on all flesh," says the LORD. "But I will give your life to you as a prize in all places, wherever you go." ' "

But Jesus called them to [Himself] and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them.

"And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave --

"But when you are invited, go and sit down in the lowest place, so that when he who invited you comes he may say to you, 'Friend, go up higher.' Then you will have glory in the presence of those who sit at the table with you.

"For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

"I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: "God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble."