And He said to them, You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

The Pharisee stood and prayed thus to himself, God, I thank You that I am not like other men; extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.

The stranger who sojourns among you shall be to you as one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself; for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt: I am Jehovah your God.

Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job; his wrath was kindled because he was justifying his soul more than God.

For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.

For they, being ignorant of God's righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God.

But that no one is justified by the Law in the sight of God is evident; for, The just shall live by faith.

You see then that a man is justified from works, and not by faith only.

So which of these three do you suppose was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?

You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.

But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who abuse you and persecute you,