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Luke 18:8-10
New English Translation

8 I tell you, he will give them justice speedily.[a] Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith[b] on earth?”

The Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector

9 Jesus[c] also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down[d] on everyone else. 10 “Two men went up[e] to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee[f] and the other a tax collector.[g]

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 18:8 tn Some argue this should be translated “suddenly.” When vindication comes it will be quick. But the more natural meaning is “soon.” God will not forget his elect and will respond to them. It may be that this verse has a prophetic perspective. In light of the eternity that comes, vindication is soon.
  2. Luke 18:8 sn Will he find faith on earth? The Son of Man is looking for those who continue to believe in him, despite the wait.
  3. Luke 18:9 tn Grk “He”; the referent has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  4. Luke 18:9 tn Grk “and despised.” This is a second parable with an explanatory introduction.
  5. Luke 18:10 sn The temple is on a hill in Jerusalem, so one would go up to enter its precincts.
  6. Luke 18:10 sn See the note on Pharisees in 5:17.
  7. Luke 18:10 sn See the note on tax collectors in 3:12.
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