# he who is greatest among you

"the person who is most important among you"

# among you

Here "you" is plural and refers to Jesus' followers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

# exalts himself

"makes himself important"

# will be humbled

This can be stated in active form. AT: "God will humble" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# will be exalted

This can be stated in active form. AT: "God will make important" or "God will honor" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/servant]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/humble]]