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Luke 18:9 Cross-References
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The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: that: or, as being righteous”
Luke 18:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 18:9
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others. This introduction to the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector identifies the target audience and core issue Jesus addresses: self-righteousness and contempt for others. The Greek phrase "trusted in themselves" (pepoithotas eph' heautois, πεποιθότας ἐφ' ἑαυτοῖς) indicates confidence placed in one's own moral achievement rather than God's mercy."That they were righteous" (hoti eisin dikaioi, ὅτι εἰσὶν δίκαιοι) reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of righteousness. These in...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 18:9
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“You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.,And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.,,,,,,,,”
“yet are not washed from their filthiness.”
“Stand by yourself”
“and seeking to establish their own righteousness”
“why do you judge your brother? Or you again”
“following after a law of righteousness”
“You aren't also led astray, are you?,Then answered them the Pharisees, Are ye also deceived?,,,,,,,,”
“he said to himself”
“they all murmured”
“but when the commandment came”