Luke 18:9
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Cross-reference
Luke 18:11 gives the Pharisee's actual prayer, showing his self-trust and contempt — the concrete example of the attitude described in verse 9.
Luke 7:39 shows a Pharisee judging a 'sinful' woman with contempt — the same self-righteous attitude Jesus targets in this parable.
Luke 10:29 depicts a lawyer trying to justify himself, mirroring the self-righteous attitude Jesus targets in this parable.
Luke 15:2 shows Pharisees grumbling about Jesus welcoming sinners — their self-righteous contempt matches the attitude in this parable.
Luke 15:29 shows the elder brother's self-righteous complaint, exemplifying the attitude of confidence in one's own righteousness.
In Luke 15:30, the older brother's contempt for the prodigal mirrors the self-righteous disdain described here.
Luke 16:15 rebukes those who justify themselves, directly parallel to the self-righteousness Jesus condemns in this parable.
In Luke 19:7, the crowd grumbles about Jesus visiting a sinner, showing the same contemptuous attitude toward the unrighteous.
Luke 15:7 contrasts those who need no repentance with repentant sinners — directly opposing the self-righteous attitude here.
In John 7:47-49, Pharisees curse the ignorant crowd, reflecting the self-righteous contempt condemned in the parable.
Philippians 3:4-6 lists Paul's former credentials as a Pharisee blameless under the law — a perfect example of the self-trust Jesus condemns.
In Romans 14:10, Paul warns against despising a brother, directly addressing the contemptuous judgment Jesus criticizes.
Romans 10:3 describes those who seek to establish their own righteousness, ignorant of God's — the very mindset of the Pharisee.
Romans 9:32 explains the failure: they sought it by works, not faith — exactly the self-righteousness Jesus condemns in this parable.
In John 9:34, the Pharisees treat the healed man with contempt, judging him as a sinner — exactly the attitude Jesus targets in this parable.
In John 9:28, the Pharisees display the same self-righteous contempt — claiming allegiance to Moses while reviling the healed man.
Isaiah 65:5 condemns those who claim holiness and avoid others, reflecting the contemptuous attitude Jesus addresses.
Proverbs 30:12 describes those pure in their own eyes, matching the self-righteousness Jesus warns against here.
Proverbs 11:12 says belittling a neighbor lacks sense — directly matching the contemptuous attitude Jesus warns about.
Ezekiel 33:13 warns against trusting in one's righteousness — the same phrase Jesus uses for those who trust in themselves.
In Romans 3:27, boasting is excluded by the law of faith—directly countering the self-righteous trust condemned in this parable.
Romans 11:18 warns against arrogance toward the branches, mirroring the contempt for others Jesus addresses here.
Romans 14:3 commands not to despise those with different practices—directly paralleling the contempt warned against here.
Proverbs 16:2 notes that people see their own ways as pure — exactly the self-trust that leads to contempt in this parable.
1 Corinthians 4:10 contrasts the apostles' humility with Corinthian pride, echoing the self-trust vs. humility theme of this parable.
2 Corinthians 1:9 teaches reliance on God rather than self—directly opposing the self-trust Jesus critiques in this parable.
Galatians 3:10 pronounces a curse on those relying on works of the law—mirroring the Pharisee's misplaced trust in his own righteousness.
Proverbs 14:21 calls despising a neighbor a sin — reinforcing the condemnation of those who look down on others.
In John 8:48, religious leaders dismiss Jesus as a Samaritan and demon-possessed, a contemptuous judgment similar to the Pharisee's attitude.
Romans 9:31 shows Israel pursuing righteousness by the law but failing — parallel to the Pharisee's self-trust in his law-keeping.