Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 18:9-14
4. The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14)9And he spake this parable unto certain [men] which trusted in themselves that theywere righteous, and despised others: 10Two men went up into the temple to pray; theone a Pharisee, and the other a publican [taxgatherer]. 11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [the rest of12men] are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican [taxgatherer]. Ifast twice in the week, I give... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 18:9-12
The Pharisee and the Publican. The Pharisee: v. 9. And He spake this parable unto certain which trusted themselves that they were righteous and despised others: v. 10. Two men went up into the Temple to pray, the one a Pharisee and the other a publican. v. 11. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank Thee that I am not I other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. v. 12. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.... read more