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The Two Faces of Pride
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon highlight that the two sins mentioned—trusting in one's own righteousness and despising others—are inseparable. One directly causes the other. As Spurgeon notes, it's like a scale: as our self-esteem rises, our esteem for others falls. This parable warns against the pride that not only inflates the self but also devalues everyone else.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 18:9
18th Century
Theologian
Unto certain. To some.
Which trusted in themselves. Who confided in themselves, or who supposed that they were righteous. …
AT Robertson
On Luke 18:9
Set all others at naught (εξουθενουντας τους λοιπους). A late verb εξουθενεω, like ουδενεω, from ουθεν (ουδεν), to consider or tre…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:9
19th Century
Bishop
Unto certain who trusted in themselves . . .—Here, as above, the purpose of the parable is stated at the outset. It is pe…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 18:9
19th Century
Preacher
And he spoke this parable to certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
It seems as if these …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 18:9
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 18:9
16th Century
Theologian
Christ now gives directions about another virtue, which is necessary for acceptable prayer. Believers must not come into the presence of God except…
John Gill
On Luke 18:9
17th Century
Pastor
And he spoke this parable unto certain
Or with respect to certain men; having a view to them, in order to expose the…
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…