American Standard Version
"And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought: "
— Luke 18:9, American Standard Version
“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:”
“He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.”
“The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else.”
“And to some who trusted in themselves as just and despised others, he spoke also this parable:”
“And he made this story for some people who were certain that they were good, and had a low opinion of others:”
“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:”
And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith.
And shall not God avenge his elect, that cry to him day and night, and yet he is longsuffering over them?
I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I get.