Luke 18:9 Meaning
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Context Explained
7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
9And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
10Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11The 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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Luke 14:11
Jesus reiterates that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, reinforcing the theme of humility.
James 4:6
This verse states that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, aligning with the parable's message.
Matthew 5:3
The Beatitudes highlight the blessedness of the poor in spirit, connecting to the theme of humility.
Source: Luke 18:9