Luke 18:10 web — "Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.

World English Bible

""Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector."

— Luke 18:10, World English Bible

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Luke 18 — Context

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Won't God avenge his chosen ones, who are crying out to him day and night, and yet he exercises patience with them?

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I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"

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He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.

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"Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.

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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.

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I fast twice a week. I give tithes of all that I get.'

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But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn't even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!'

Luke 18:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 18:10 say?
Luke 18:10 in the World English Bible reads: “"Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.”
Where is Luke 18:10 in the Bible?
Luke 18:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 10.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 18:10.
What translation should I read Luke 18:10 in?
Luke 18:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 18:10?
Luke 18:10 reads (WEB): “"Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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