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Luke 18:10 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 18:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 18 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.”
Luke 18:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 18:10
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican—Luke introduces the parable's stark contrast. The verb anebēsan (ἀνέβησαν) means 'went up,' reflecting Jerusalem's elevated position. Pharisaios (Φαρισαῖος) represented religious elite—separated ones devoted to Torah and tradition. Telōnēs (τελώνης) means tax collector, considered traitors who enriched themselves by collecting Roman taxes from fellow Jews.The contrast is deliberate: the most respected religious figure versus the most despised collaborator. Jesus sets up a shocking reversal where the apparent ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 18:10
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“Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him”
“and tell Hezekiah the prince of my people”
“he cried out in the council”
“they declared God to be just”
“and of your people Israel”
“of the stock of Israel”
“his lot was to enter into the temple of the Lord and burn incense.”
“the ninth hour{3:00 PM}.”
“It is written, 'My house is a house of prayer,'{Isaiah 56:7} but you have made it a 'den of robbers'!{Jeremiah 7:11}”
“if they are willing to testify”