Luke 18:9
King James Version (KJV)
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
American Standard Version (ASV)
And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:
World English Bible (WEB)
He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.
Luke 18:9 Cross References
There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness.
Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
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:
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.
Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples.
For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.
