Luke 18:9-14
Summary for Luke 18:9-14: 18:9-14 a The topic of prayer (18:1-8 b) leads into this parable about the right attitude for approaching God.18:10 c a despised tax collector: See study note on 3:12.
18:12 d I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income: Fasting and tithing were signs of piety in Judaism. The law required fasting only once a year (Lev 16:29-31 e), but pious Jews in Jesus’ day fasted twice a week (see also Luke 5:33 f; 11:41-42 g).
18:13 h he beat his chest in sorrow: This action indicated deep mourning and repentance.
18:14 i Jesus’ conclusion that only the tax collector went home justified before God would have shocked Jesus’ audience, who regarded Pharisees as righteous and tax collectors as wicked.
• those who exalt themselves will be humbled: See 1:52-53 j; 6:21 k, 25 l; 10:15 m; 14:11 n; 16:19-31 o.
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