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Luke 18:9-14 Jesus Teaches About Humility

9 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable:

10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

11 The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.

12 I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’

13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’

14 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Cross References for Luke 18:9-14

Luke 10:29 - But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Click to read the verse Luke 10:29 Click to read the verse Luke 10:29

Romans 10:3 - Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own... Click to read the verse Romans 10:3 Click to read the verse Romans 10:3

Romans 14:3 - The man who eats everything must not look down on him who does not, and the man who does not ea... Click to read the verse Romans 14:3 Click to read the verse Romans 14:3

Luke 16:15 - He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows you... Click to read the verse Luke 16:15 Click to read the verse Luke 16:15

Isaiah 65:5 - who say, ‘Keep away; don’t come near me, for I am too sacred for you!’ Such people are smoke in... Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:5

Luke 15:29 - But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeye... Click to read the verse Luke 15:29 Click to read the verse Luke 15:29

Isaiah 66:5 - Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at his word: “Your brothers who hate you, and exclud... Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 66:5

Proverbs 30:12 - those who are pure in their own eyes and yet are not cleansed of their filth; Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:12

Proverbs 14:21 - He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:21

Acts 22:21 - “Then the Lord said to me, ‘Go; I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’ ” Click to read the verse Acts 22:21 Click to read the verse Acts 22:21

Luke 18:11 - The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men—... Click to read the verse Luke 18:11 Click to read the verse Luke 18:11

Romans 7:9 - Once I was alive apart from law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died. Click to read the verse Romans 7:9 Click to read the verse Romans 7:9

Luke 7:39 - When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet... Click to read the verse Luke 7:39 Click to read the verse Luke 7:39

1 Corinthians 4:10 - We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You ar... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:10

John 9:34 - To this they replied, “You were steeped in sin at birth; how dare you lecture us!” And they thr... Click to read the verse John 9:34 Click to read the verse John 9:34

2 Corinthians 1:9 - Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:9

John 8:48 - The Claims of Jesus About Himself The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you ar... Click to read the verse John 8:48 Click to read the verse John 8:48

John 7:47-49 - “You mean he has deceived you also?” the Pharisees retorted. Click to read the verse John 7:47-49 Click to read the verse John 7:47-49

Proverbs 11:12 - A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:12

Song of Songs 8:1 - If only you were to me like a brother, who was nursed at my mother’s breasts! Then, if I found ... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:1 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:1

Romans 9:31-32 - but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. Click to read the verse Romans 9:31-32 Click to read the verse Romans 9:31-32

Romans 14:10 - You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:10 Click to read the verse Romans 14:10

Luke 15:2 - But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats wit... Click to read the verse Luke 15:2 Click to read the verse Luke 15:2

John 9:28 - Then they hurled insults at him and said, “You are this fellow’s disciple! We are disciples of ... Click to read the verse John 9:28 Click to read the verse John 9:28

Luke 19:7 - All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a ‘sinner.’” Click to read the verse Luke 19:7 Click to read the verse Luke 19:7

Luke 15:29-30 - But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeye... Click to read the verse Luke 15:29-30 Click to read the verse Luke 15:29-30

Philippians 3:4-6 - though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put c... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:4-6 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:4-6