Luke 16:15

Translations

Modern

So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.

Traditional

And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.

Literal

And He said to them, “You are the ones justifying themselves before men, but God knows your hearts, because that which is high among men is an abomination before God.

Latin

Et ait illis: Vos estis qui justificatis vos coram hominibus: Deus autem novit corda vestra: quia quod hominibus altum est, abominatio est ante Deum.

Original

Greek

English

So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees Material Reward

Events

Teaching and Healing in Perea to Jerusalemc. AD 30

Related verses

Proverbs 21:2
All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.
Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.
Proverbs 16:5
Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.
Acts 15:8
And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us.
1 Peter 3:4
…but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
Luke 11:39
Then the Lord said, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.
Luke 10:29
But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
Revelation 2:23
Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
Romans 3:20
Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

Glossary

Abomination Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hypocrisy Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Celebrating Holidays Competition Evildoers God: Knowledge of Heart: Known to God Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Righteousness: Hateful to God Self-Righteousness: They Who are Given to Seek to Justify Themselves Before Men Sin: Repugnant to God The Pharisees: Character of Self-Righteous The Wisdom of God: Exhibited in Knowing: The Heart

Luke 16:15

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