Luke 18:9

“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:”

"And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:" - Luke 18:9
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What does Luke 18:9 mean?

The verse Luke 18:9 in the King James Version of the Bible reads as follows: "And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others." This verse is spoken by Jesus and introduces the parable of the Pharisee and the tax…

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The Peril of Self-Righteousness

In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 18, verse 9, we encounter a powerful parable that resonates deeply within the heart of humanity: "And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others." This verse reflects a critical…

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A Prayer for Humility and Grace

Heavenly Father, We come before You in reverence and awe, fully aware of our imperfections and the depths of Your abiding grace. Today, we reflect on the profound parable from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 18, verse 9, where Jesus spoke unto certain which trusted in themselves…

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Luke 18:9 - "And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:"
Luke 18:9-14 - "He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”"
"He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”" - Luke 18:9-14
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