Luke 18:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:9 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: that....." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:9 — KJV
“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: that...: or, as being righteous”
— Luke 18:9 (KJV)
Luke 18:9 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 18:9
“For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:9: themselves, righteous, being
“For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:9: trusted, themselves, being
“And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:9: spake, parable, certain
“He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:9: spake, parable, certain
“And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:9: themselves, being
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