Parallel Verses

The Emphasized Bible

And he spake, even unto certain who were confident in themselves that they were righteous, and were despising the rest, this parable: -

New American Standard Bible

And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt:

King James Version

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Holman Bible

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else:

International Standard Version

Jesus also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves, thinking they were righteous, but who looked down on everyone else:

A Conservative Version

And he also spoke this parable to some of those who were persuaded in themselves that they were righteous, and disdained other men.

American Standard Version

And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:

Amplified

He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves and were confident that they were righteous [posing outwardly as upright and in right standing with God], and who viewed others with contempt:

An Understandable Version

Then Jesus told this parable to certain ones who were relying on their own goodness and putting everyone else down:

Anderson New Testament

And he spoke this parable to some, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and who despised others.

Bible in Basic English

And he made this story for some people who were certain that they were good, and had a low opinion of others:

Common New Testament

Also he told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Daniel Mace New Testament

Then he propos'd this parable, concerning those who had a great opinion of their own justice, and look'd with contempt upon others.

Darby Translation

And he spoke also to some, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and made nothing of all the rest of men, this parable:

Godbey New Testament

And He spoke this parable to certain ones having confidence in themselves that they are righteous, and despising the rest.

Goodspeed New Testament

To some who were confident of their own uprightness, and thought nothing of others, he used this illustration:

John Wesley New Testament

And he spake this parable to certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others.

Julia Smith Translation

And he spake to certain trusting upon themselves that they were just, and setting at nought the rest, this parable:

King James 2000

And he spoke this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Lexham Expanded Bible

And he also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and looked down on {everyone else}:

Modern King James verseion

And He spoke this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised others:

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And he put forth this similitude, unto certain which trusted in themselves, that they were perfect, and despised others.

Moffatt New Testament

He also told the following parable to certain persons who were sure of their own goodness and looked down upon everybody else.

Montgomery New Testament

Moreover he spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves because they were righteous, and looked down upon the rest.

NET Bible

Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else.

New Heart English Bible

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.

Noyes New Testament

And to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised all others, he spoke this parable:

Sawyer New Testament

And he also spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Then he spake also this parable to certain persons, who had confidence in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised others:

Twentieth Century New Testament

Another time, speaking to people who were satisfied that they were religious, and who regarded every one else with scorn, Jesus told this parable--

Webster

And he spoke this parable to certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

Weymouth New Testament

And to some who relied on themselves as being righteous men, and looked down upon all others, He addressed this parable.

Williams New Testament

To some people who were confident that they themselves were upright, but who scorned everybody else, He told the following story:

World English Bible

He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.

Worrell New Testament

And He spake also this parable to some who had trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised the rest:

Worsley New Testament

And He spake also this parable to some that trusted in themselves as being righteous, and despised others.

Youngs Literal Translation

And he spake also unto certain who have been trusting in themselves that they were righteous, and have been despising the rest, this simile:

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

he spake
ἔπω 
Epo 
say, speak, tell, command, bid, , vr say
Usage: 824

οὗτος οὗτοι αὕτη αὕται 
Houtos 
this, these, he, the same, this man, she, they,
Usage: 258

παραβολή 
Parabole 
Usage: 38

πρός 
Pros 
unto, to, with, for, against, among, at, not tr, , vr to
Usage: 412


which, who, the things, the son,
Usage: 0

πείθω 
Peitho 
Usage: 52

in
ἐπί 
Epi 
on, in, upon, unto, to,
Usage: 644

ἑαυτοῦ 
heautou 
Usage: 249

ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764

εἰσί 
Eisi 
are, be, were, have, not tr,
Usage: 97

δίκαιος 
Dikaios 
Usage: 57

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

ἐξουθενέω 
Exoutheneo 
Usage: 11

References

Context Readings

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Tax Collector

8 I tell you - He will execute their vindication, quickly! nevertheless, though, the Son of Man, do come, will he, after all, find the faith on the earth? 9 And he spake, even unto certain who were confident in themselves that they were righteous, and were despising the rest, this parable: - 10 Two men, went up into the temple to pray, one, a Pharisee, and, the other, a tax-collector.

Cross References

Luke 16:15

And he said unto them - Ye, are they who justify themselves before men, but, God, knoweth your hearts; because, that which amongst men is lofty, is an abomination before God.

Isaiah 65:5

Who say - Draw near by thyself, Do not approach with me, For I am holier than thou! These, are A smoke in my nostrils, A fire, burning all the day.

Proverbs 30:12

A generation! Pure in its own eyes, yet, from its filth, hath it not been bathed,

Romans 14:10

But, thou, why dost thou judge thy brother? Aye! and thou, why dost thou despise thy brother? For, all of us, shall present ourselves unto the judgment seat of God;

Isaiah 66:5

Hear the word of Yahweh, ye who care anxiously for his word: Said your brethren Who hated you. Who thrust you out for my Names sake, Yahweh be glorified! Therefore shall he appear to your rejoicing, But, they, shall turn pale.

Luke 7:39

But the Pharisee who had invited him, seeing it, spake within himself, saying, This one, if he were the prophet, would have been taking note, who and of what sort, is the woman, who is even touching him, that she is, a sinner.

Luke 10:29

But, he, wishing to justify himself, said unto Jesus - And, who is, my, neighbour?

Luke 15:2

and both the Pharisees and the Scribes were murmuring, saying, This man, unto sinners, giveth welcome, and eateth with them.

Luke 15:29-30

But, he, answering said unto his father - Lo! so many years as these, do I serve thee, and, at no time, a commandment of thine, have I transgressed, - And, unto me, at no time, hast thou given a kid, that, with my friends, I might make merry;

Luke 18:11

The Pharisee, taking his stand, these things unto himself was praying: O God! I thank thee, that I am not like the rest of men, - extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or, even as this tax-collector;

Luke 19:7

And all, when they beheld, began to murmur, saying - With a sinful man, hath he gone in to lodge!

John 7:47-49

The Pharisees, therefore, answered them - Surely, ye also, have not been led astray?

John 8:48

The Jews answered, and said unto him - Do, we, not, well, say: Thou, art, a Samaritan, and hast a demon?

John 9:28

And they reviled him, and said - Thou, art, the disciple, of that man; but, we, are, Moses', disciples: -

John 9:34

They answered and said unto him - In sins, wast, thou, born, altogether; and art, thou, teaching, us? And they cast him out.

Acts 22:21

And he said unto me - -Be taking thy journey; because, I, unto nations afar off, will send thee.

Romans 7:9

And, I, was alive, apart from law, at one time, but, the commandment coming, sin sprang up to life,

Romans 9:31-32

Whereas, Israel, though in pursuit of a law of righteousness, unto a law, have not attained.

Romans 10:3

For, not knowing God's righteousness and, their own, seeking to establish, unto the righteousness of God, have they not submitted;

Philippians 3:4-6

Although, indeed, I, might have confidence even in flesh. If any other thinketh to have confidence in flesh, I, more: -

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