Luke 18:9

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

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Other Translations for Luke 18:9

BSB

To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:

AKJV

And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

CPDV

Now about certain persons who consider themselves to be just, while disdaining others, he told also this parable:

ERV

And he spake also this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:

NHEB

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.

SMT

And he spake to certain trusting upon themselves that they were just, and setting at nought the rest, this parable:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 18:9

AndG1161ConjunctionhespakeG2532Conjunction thisG5026 parableG3850Noun Feminine untoG4314Preposition certainG5100 whichG3588 trustedG3982Verb inG1909Preposition themselvesG1438 thatG3754ConjunctiontheywereG1526Verb righteousG1342Adjective andG2532Conjunction despisedG1848Verb othersG3062Adverb

Commentary for Luke 18:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 18:9

Summary

Jesus teaches against religious self-justification

Event

Parable introduction

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD