Luke 18:9

To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G1161} he spake{G2036}{(G5627)}{G2532} this{G5026} parable{G3850} unto{G4314} certain{G5100} which{G3588} trusted{G3982}{(G5756)} in{G1909} themselves{G1438} that{G3754} they were{G1526}{(G5748)} righteous{G1342}, and{G2532} despised{G1848}{(G5723)} others{G3062}:

Strong's King James

(9) Now He also told this riddle to certain ones who trusted in their own innocent-righteousness and despised the rest.

The F.O.G

[9] Then, noticing some people who were proud of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, He told this story:

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And he spake also unto certain who have been trusting in themselves that they were righteous, and have been despising the rest, this simile:

Young's Literal Translation

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Luke 18:9

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Luke 18:9