Luke 18:9-14 And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:… 1. How vain must be the hope of those who expect heaven because they are not so wicked as others. 2. Let us beware how by comparing ourselves with others we are led to despise them. 3. No sinner, after such an example as that of the publican, can have any excuse for not praying right, immediately. 4. Every one of us must be humbled before God, if we would partake of His mercy. (N. W. Taylor, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: |
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