Luke 18:12

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

Cross-references

Luke 18:21 Parallel

Like the Pharisee, the rich young ruler in Luke 18:21 also claims to have kept the law perfectly — both exemplify self-righteousness.

Luke 17:10 Contrast

Luke 17:10 teaches unworthy servant posture—opposite of the Pharisee's boast in his fasting and tithing.

Luke 11:42 Parallel

Luke 11:42 records Jesus rebuking Pharisees who tithe meticulously but neglect justice — the same hypocrisy the Pharisee in this parable embodies.

Luke 5:33 Parallel

Luke 5:33 notes the Pharisees' frequent fasting—the same practice the Pharisee boasts of in his prayer.

Matthew 6:1 Parallel

In Matthew 6:1, Jesus warns against doing righteous deeds to be seen — the Pharisee's public fasting and tithing fit that warning.

Romans 3:27 Contrast

In Romans 3:27, Paul says boasting is excluded by faith — the Pharisee's boastful prayer contrasts with the gospel's rejection of works-boasting.

Matthew 23:23 records Jesus' woe to Pharisees who tithe meticulously yet neglect justice — directly mirroring the Pharisee's hypocrisy here.

In Matthew 15:7-9, Jesus quotes Isaiah about honoring God with lips but heart far away — the Pharisee's prayer exemplifies this.

In Romans 10:1-3, Paul describes seeking to establish one's own righteousness — the Pharisee embodies that self-righteousness here.

In Matthew 6:16, Jesus condemns hypocritical fasting — the Pharisee's twice-weekly fast is a prime example.

Matthew 6:5 Parallel

In Matthew 6:5, Jesus condemns hypocritical prayer for show — the Pharisee's prayer is exactly that kind of display.

In Zechariah 7:6, people eat and drink for themselves — the Pharisee's religious acts are also self-serving.

In Zechariah 7:5, God questions if fasting was truly for Him — just as the Pharisee's self-centered fasting is not for God.

Isaiah 58:3 Parallel

In Isaiah 58:3, the people hypocritically fast for selfish reasons — mirroring the Pharisee's boastful fasting here.

Isaiah 58:2 Parallel

Isaiah 58:3 exposes fasting done for show—the Pharisee's twice-weekly fast mirrors this self-righteous display.

In 1 Corinthians 1:29, Paul declares God's purpose to eliminate human boasting — exactly what the Pharisee's prayer exemplifies.

1 Samuel 15:13 shows Saul claiming full obedience—parallel to the Pharisee's self-deceived claim of righteousness.

Ephesians 2:9 teaches salvation is not from works, so no one can boast — directly countering the Pharisee's pride in his fasting and tithing.

Ecclesiastes 7:16 warns against being overly righteous—exactly the Pharisee's error of self-righteous pride in his fasting and tithing.

In Matthew 19:20, the rich young ruler likewise claims to have kept all commands—a parallel boast of self-righteousness.

Proverbs 21:2 warns that God weighs the heart—directly condemning the Pharisee's self-righteous assessment of his own deeds.

Mark 10:20 Parallel

Mark 10:20 has the rich young ruler claiming to keep all commandments—parallel to the Pharisee's boast of religious observance.

Revelation 3:17 exposes the Laodiceans' self-deception: thinking they are rich but actually poor — mirrors the Pharisee's blind pride.

Isaiah 1:15 Parallel

Isaiah 1:15 shows God rejecting hollow rituals—the Pharisee's fasting risks the same emptiness.

Leviticus 27:30–33 Historical context

Leviticus 27:30-33 establishes the tithe law the Pharisee claims to follow perfectly — highlighting his legalistic obedience.

In Galatians 1:14, Paul describes his former zealousness in Judaism — the same self-righteous attitude the Pharisee displays here.

In Genesis 14:20, Abraham tithes as a freewill offering—contrasting with the Pharisee's boastful, legalistic tithing here.

Mark 2:18 Parallel

Mark 2:18 mentions the Pharisees' fasting practice—the same practice the Pharisee boasts of, but Jesus questions its necessity.

Matthew 9:14 Historical context

In Matthew 9:14, disciples of John note that Pharisees fast often — confirming the regular practice the Pharisee boasts about.

2 Kings 10:16 has Jehu boasting of zeal—similar to the Pharisee's boast of fasting and tithing.

Deuteronomy 12:6 commands tithing at the sanctuary—the practice the Pharisee boasts of, but his heart is proud, not obedient.

Numbers 18:24 Historical context

Numbers 18:24 describes the tithe given to Levites — the practice the Pharisee boasts about fulfilling.