Luke 18:12

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Summary

Luke 18:12

I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

Fast

I give

Luke 11:42

Matthew 23:23

General references

Mark 10:20

Luke 5:32

Luke 18:21

Bible References

Fast

"Even so, you also, after you have done all the things that are commanded you, should say, 'We are but slaves, we have only done what it was our duty to do.'"

"Be careful not to do your good deeds in the sight of men, in order to be observed by them. If you do, you have no reward with your heavenly Father.

At that time the disciples of John came and asked him, "Why are we and the Pharisees always fasting, while your disciples are not?"

Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy concerning you, saying.

Then what becomes of boasting? It is shut out. What sort of law forbids it? A law of works? No, but a law of faith.

Brothers, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for my countrymen, that they may be saved.

so that no mortal man should glory in his presence.

and how in my zeal for Judaism I outstripped many of my own age and nation, in my special zeal for the traditions of my forefathers.

It is not of works, so that any one can boast of it;

For physical training is of some small service, but godliness is of service in everything; since it carries with it a promise of life, both here and hereafter.

I give

"But woe unto you Pharisee! for you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and disregard justice and the love of God; but these you ought to have done, and not leave the other undone.

"Woe unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and anise and cummin, and neglect the weightier matters of the Law??ustice and mercy and good faith; these latter you ought to have done, and not to have left the former undone.

General references

"Teacher," he answered, "I have observed all these from my youth."

I am not come to call the righteous but sinners, to repentance."

"All of these," he replied, "I have kept from my youth up."