On at least three occasions and in the presence of self - righteous enemies, Jesus laid down the rule by which Jehovah deals with mankind: “Everyone that exalts himself will be humiliated, but he that humbles himself will be exalted. ” ​ — Luke 14: 11; 18: 14; Matthew 23: 12.
او گفت :‏ « هر که خود را بزرگ سازد ذلیل گردد و هر که خویشتن را فرود آرد ،‏ سرافراز گردد .‏ » —‏ لوقا ۱۴ :‏ ۱۱ ؛‏ ۱۸ :‏ ۱۴ ؛‏ متّیٰ ۲۳ :‏ ۱۲‏ .‏