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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/18.htm">New International Version</a> To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: <a href="/nlt/luke/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: <a href="/esv/luke/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: <a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He also spoke this parable to some trusting in themselves that they are righteous, and despising others: <a href="/kjv/luke/18.htm">King James Bible</a> And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: <a href="/nkjv/luke/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: <a href="/nasb_/luke/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: <a href="/nasb/luke/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: <a href="/nasb77/luke/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He also told this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: <a href="/lsb/luke/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt: <a href="/amp/luke/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves and were confident that they were righteous [posing outwardly as upright and in right standing with God], and who viewed others with contempt: <a href="/csb/luke/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else: <a href="/hcsb/luke/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else: <a href="/asv/luke/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought: <a href="/cev/luke/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus told a story to some people who thought they were better than others and who looked down on everyone else: <a href="/erv/luke/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he spake also this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought: <a href="/gwt/luke/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus also used this illustration with some who were sure that God approved of them while they looked down on everyone else. <a href="/gnt/luke/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus also told this parable to people who were sure of their own goodness and despised everybody else. <a href="/isv/luke/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves, thinking they were righteous, but who looked down on everyone else: <a href="/msb/luke/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: <a href="/net/luke/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else. <a href="/nheb/luke/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others. <a href="/wbt/luke/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he spoke this parable to certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And to some who relied on themselves as being righteous men, and looked down upon all others, He addressed this parable. <a href="/web/luke/18.htm">World English Bible</a> He also spoke this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He also spoke to some who have been trusting in themselves that they were righteous, and have been despising the rest, this allegory: <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He also spoke this parable to some trusting in themselves that they are righteous, and despising others: <a href="/ylt/luke/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he spake also unto certain who have been trusting in themselves that they were righteous, and have been despising the rest, this simile: <a href="/slt/luke/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he spake to certain trusting upon themselves that they were just, and setting at nought the rest, this parable:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And to some who trusted in themselves as just, and despised others, he spoke also this parable: <a href="/cpdv/luke/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now about certain persons who consider themselves to be just, while disdaining others, he told also this parable: <a href="/nabre/luke/18.htm">New American Bible</a> He then addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said this parable against the men who relied upon themselves that they were righteous, and despised every man. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he told this parable against those men who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and they held contempt for everyone:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he spoke this parable to some, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and who despised others. <a href="/godbey/luke/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He spoke this parable to certain ones having confidence in themselves that they are righteous, and despising the rest. <a href="/haweis/luke/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then he spake also this parable to certain persons, who had confidence in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised others: <a href="/mace/luke/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then he propos'd this parable, concerning those who had a great opinion of their own justice, and look'd with contempt upon others. <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And to some who relied on themselves as being righteous men, and looked down upon all others, He addressed this parable. <a href="/worrell/luke/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He spake also this parable to some who had trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised the rest: <a href="/worsley/luke/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He spake also this parable to some that trusted in themselves as being righteous, and despised others. <a href="/parallel/luke/18-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7111" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">The Pharisee and Tax Collector</a> 8I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” 9<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">To</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tinas (IPro-AMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/3982.htm" title="3982: pepoithotas (V-RPA-AMP) -- A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely.">trusted</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: eph’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautois (RefPro-DM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">their own</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaioi (Adj-NMP) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1848.htm" title="1848: exouthenountas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To set at naught, ignore, despise. A variation of exoudenoo and meaning the same.">viewed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3062.htm" title="3062: loipous (Adj-AMP) -- Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.">others with contempt,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He also told</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tautēn (DPro-AFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3850.htm" title="3850: parabolēn (N-AFS) -- From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.">parable:</a> 10“Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/23-12.htm">Matthew 23:12</a> For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. <a href="/proverbs/16-5.htm">Proverbs 16:5</a> Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a> For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you. <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a> Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/isaiah/65-5.htm">Isaiah 65:5</a> They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. <a href="/proverbs/21-4.htm">Proverbs 21:4</a> Haughty eyes and a proud heart—the guides of the wicked—are sin. <a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Matthew 5:20</a> For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/romans/10-3.htm">Romans 10:3</a> Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. <a href="/isaiah/2-11.htm">Isaiah 2:11</a> The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. <a href="/galatians/6-3.htm">Galatians 6:3</a> If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. <a href="/proverbs/30-12.htm">Proverbs 30:12</a> There is a generation of those who are pure in their own eyes and yet unwashed of their filth. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-7.htm">1 Corinthians 4:7</a> For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? <a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a> For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:which.<a href="/luke/10-29.htm">Luke 10:29</a> But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?<a href="/luke/15-29.htm">Luke 15:29</a> And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:<a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Luke 16:15</a> 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.that they were righteous.<a href="/luke/18-11.htm">Luke 18:11</a> The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.<a href="/luke/7-39.htm">Luke 7:39</a> Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.<a href="/luke/15-2.htm">Luke 15:2,30</a> And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-16.htm">Contempt</a> <a href="/luke/16-31.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/mark/9-12.htm">Despised</a> <a href="/luke/16-25.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Low</a> <a href="/luke/4-35.htm">Nought</a> <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/luke/13-4.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/luke/11-22.htm">Relied</a> <a href="/luke/16-15.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/luke/7-30.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Story</a> <a href="/luke/17-12.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/luke/16-10.htm">Trusted</a> <a href="/psalms/102-19.htm">Viewed</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-20.htm">Addressed</a> <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Contempt</a> <a href="/luke/20-6.htm">Convinced</a> <a href="/acts/19-27.htm">Despised</a> <a href="/luke/18-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Low</a> <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Nought</a> <a href="/luke/19-11.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/luke/19-24.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/19-11.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/judges/20-36.htm">Relied</a> <a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/john/7-24.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/luke/20-9.htm">Story</a> <a href="/luke/20-5.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/luke/24-21.htm">Trusted</a> <a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Viewed</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 18</div>1. <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Of the importunate widow.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.</a> 15. <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Of Children brought to Jesus.</a> 18. <a href="/luke/18-18.htm">A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/18-28.htm">The reward of those who leave all for his sake.</a> 31. <a href="/luke/18-31.htm">He foretells his death;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/18-35.htm">and restores a blind man to sight.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Jewish context, this often referred to the Pharisees, who were known for their strict observance of the law and traditions. The concept of self-righteousness is contrasted with the biblical teaching that righteousness comes from God (<a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a>, <a href="/romans/3-10.htm">Romans 3:10-12</a>). This self-reliance on personal righteousness is a recurring theme in Jesus' teachings, highlighting the need for humility and recognition of one's own sinfulness (<a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Matthew 5:20</a>).and viewed others with contempt The attitude of contempt towards others is a reflection of pride and a lack of love, which is contrary to the greatest commandments to love God and love one's neighbor (<a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-39</a>). This disdain for others often manifested in the Pharisees' interactions with those they deemed sinners or unclean, such as tax collectors and Gentiles. The cultural context of first-century Judaism placed a high value on ritual purity and social status, which often led to exclusion and judgment of those who did not conform.He also told this parable: Jesus frequently used parables as a teaching tool to convey spiritual truths through simple stories. Parables were a common method of instruction in Jewish culture, allowing listeners to engage with the narrative and uncover deeper meanings. This particular parable, like many others, is designed to challenge the listener's understanding and provoke self-reflection. The use of parables also fulfilled prophecy, as seen in <a href="/psalms/78-2.htm">Psalm 78:2</a>, which speaks of teaching in parables. Jesus' parables often revealed the nature of God's kingdom and the attitudes required to enter it, emphasizing themes of humility, repentance, and faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is the one who tells the parable. His teachings often challenge the self-righteous and call for humility. 2. <a href="/topical/p/pharisees.htm">Pharisees</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the Pharisees are often the target of Jesus' parables about self-righteousness. They were a religious group known for strict adherence to the law and often viewed themselves as morally superior. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_audience.htm">The Audience</a> The verse specifically mentions "some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt." This group is the primary audience for the parable, representing those who are self-righteous. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_parable.htm">The Parable</a> While the specific parable is not detailed in this verse, it sets the stage for the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, which follows in the subsequent verses. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> Although not mentioned in this verse, the setting for the parable that follows is the temple, a significant place of worship and sacrifice in Jewish life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/self-righteousness_vs._true_righteousness.htm">Self-Righteousness vs. True Righteousness</a> Self-righteousness is based on one's own perceived moral superiority, while true righteousness comes from God through faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_contempt.htm">The Danger of Contempt</a> Viewing others with contempt is a sign of pride and self-righteousness, which can lead to spiritual blindness. <a href="/topical/h/humility_before_god.htm">Humility Before God</a> True humility recognizes one's own sinfulness and need for God's mercy, as exemplified by the tax collector in the parable. <a href="/topical/t/the_heart_of_worship.htm">The Heart of Worship</a> Worship should be an act of humility and repentance, not a display of self-righteousness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_to_the_humble.htm">God's Grace to the Humble</a> God honors those who approach Him with a humble heart, acknowledging their need for His grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 18</a> <a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_luke_18_9-14.htm">Is there historical or archeological support to confirm or question the parable of the Pharisee and tax collector in Luke 18:9–14? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_achieve_eternal_salvation.htm">Do you trust in the Lord with all your heart?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_it_mean_to_be_pharisaical.htm">What does it mean to be pharisaical?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_moralism.htm">What defines moralism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Unto certain which trusted in themselves . . .--Here, as above, the purpose of the parable is stated at the outset. It is, perhaps, open for us to think that isolated fragments of our Lord's teaching, treasured up here and there in the memory of disciples, and written down in answer to St. Luke's inquiries in the second stage of the growth of the Gospel records, would be likely to have such an introduction.The "certain which trusted" are not specified as being actually Pharisees, and included, we may believe, disciples in whom the Pharisee temper was gaining the mastery, and who needed to be taught as by a reductio ad absurdum, what it naturally led to.Despised others.--Literally, the rest--viz., all others. The word for "despise," literally, count as nothing, is again one of those which St. Luke has, and the other Evangelists have not (that in <a href="/mark/9-12.htm" title="And he answered and told them, Elias truly comes first, and restores all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nothing.">Mark 9:12</a> differs in form), but which is frequent in the vocabulary of St. Paul (<a href="/romans/14-3.htm" title="Let not him that eats despise him that eats not; and let not him which eats not judge him that eats: for God has received him.">Romans 14:3</a>; <a href="/romans/14-10.htm" title="But why do you judge your brother? or why do you set at nothing your brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.">Romans 14:10</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-11.htm" title="Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come to me: for I look for him with the brothers.">1Corinthians 16:11</a>, et al.). This universal depreciation of others would seem almost an exaggeration, if experience did not show--e.g., as in the history of Montanism and analogous forms of error--how easily men and women, religious societies and orders, drift into it, and how hard it is to set any limits to the monomania of egotism--above all, of religious egotism. It never uttered itself, perhaps, in a more repulsive form than when the Pharisees came to speak of the great mass of their brother-Israelites as the brute people, the "people of the earth."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - And he spake this parable. With this parable, "the Pharisee and the publican," St. Luke concludes his memories of the last journeyings toward Jerusalem. The incidents which directly follow took place close to Jerusalem; and here St. Luke's narrative rejoins that of SS. Matthew and Mark. No note of time or place assists us in defining exactly the period when the Master spoke this teaching; some time, however, in these last journeyings, that is, in the closing months of the public ministry, the parable in question was certainly spoken. <a href="/commentaries/luke/18-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>To πρός (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. some τινας (tinas) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. trusted πεποιθότας (pepoithotas) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3982.htm">Strong's 3982: </a> A primary verb; to convince; by analogy, to pacify or conciliate; reflexively or passively, to assent, to rely. in ἐφ’ (eph’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. their own ἑαυτοῖς (heautois) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. righteousness δίκαιοι (dikaioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. viewed ἐξουθενοῦντας (exouthenountas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1848.htm">Strong's 1848: </a> To set at naught, ignore, despise. A variation of exoudenoo and meaning the same. others {with contempt}, λοιποὺς (loipous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3062.htm">Strong's 3062: </a> Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones. He also told Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. this ταύτην (tautēn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. parable: παραβολὴν (parabolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3850.htm">Strong's 3850: </a> From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 18:9 He spoke also this parable to certain (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/18-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 18:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 18:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/18-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 18:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 18:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>