Thematic Bible: Self-righteous
Thematic Bible
Hypocrites » Described as » Self-righteous
that say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
Jews, the » National character of » Self-righteous
that say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
For being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.
Pharisees » Character of » Self-righteous
And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:
And he said unto them, Ye are they that justify yourselves in the sight of men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.