World English Bible
Luke 18:9
“He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.”
Verse in context — Luke 18
7
Won't God avenge his chosen ones, who are crying out to him day and night, and yet he exercises patience with them?
8
I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?
9
He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.
10
Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
11
The Pharisee stood and prayed to himself like this: 'God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
About Luke
A detailed narrative of Jesus’ life, showing His compassion for all people.
Explore all chapters of Luke →