Luke 18:9 kjva — And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:"

— Luke 18:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 18:9 in Other Translations

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Luke 18 — Context

6

And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.

7

And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

8

I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

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And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

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Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

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The 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.

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I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

Luke 18:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 18:9 say?
Luke 18:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:”
Where is Luke 18:9 in the Bible?
Luke 18:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 9.
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 18:9.
What translation should I read Luke 18:9 in?
Luke 18:9 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 18:9?
Luke 18:9 reads (KJVA): “And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:” 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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