Luke 18:10

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector · Luke 18:9–14
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Translations

Modern
“Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
Traditional
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
Literal
“Two men went up into the temple to pray, the one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
Latin
Duo homines ascenderunt in templum ut orarent: unus pharisæus et alter publicanus.

Original

Greek
English
“Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

The Pharisees Pride and Humility

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