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A Tale of Two Extremes
Jesus intentionally chose two figures from opposite ends of the social and religious spectrum. Commentators explain that the Pharisee represented the height of religious observance, while the publican (a Jewish tax collector for Rome) was viewed as a corrupt traitor. This stark contrast was designed to shock the audience and challenge their assumptions about who is right with God.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 18:10
18th Century
Theologian
The temple. Into one of the courts of the temple—the court where prayer was commonly offered. See Barnes on Matthew 21:12.
A Ph…
AT Robertson
On Luke 18:10
Stood (σταθεις). First aorist passive participle of ιστημ. Struck an attitude ostentatiously where he could be seen. Standing was …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:10
19th Century
Bishop
Went up into the temple.—The peculiar form of the verb, “went up,” was strictly justified by the position of the Temple. It stood…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 18:10–11
19th Century
Preacher
The one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men ar…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 18:10
Elements of this parable need little interpretation, only careful observation. The characters in this story represent extremes, but the sketches ar…
John Calvin
On Luke 18:10
16th Century
Theologian
Two men went up. Christ makes a comparison between the two men, both of whom, by going up to pray, seem to manifest the same ardo…
John Gill
On Luke 18:10
17th Century
Pastor
Two men went up into the temple to pray, which is called an house of prayer, (Isaiah 56:7) the Jews had a mig…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 18:9–14
17th Century
Minister
This parable was to convince some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others. God sees with what disposition and design…