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Notes
a tax collector: See study note on 3:12.
The topic of prayer (18:1–8) leads into this parable about the right attitude for approaching God.
Events
People
Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Boast Jesus Christ, Teachings of Luke, Gospel of Parable Pharisees Prayer Pride
Topics
Bigotry: General Scriptures Concerning Church: Temple Confidence: False Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Unjust Judge Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Pharisee and the Publican Parables: Parables of Christ: Pharisee and Publican Penitent: Promises To Publicans: Parable Concerning Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Righteousness: Illustrated Tax Collectors Temple: Solomon's for Prayer and Worship the Second Temple: The Jews: Prayed Without, While the Priest offered Incense Within Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation Worship: Public, in the Temple