Note 98 — XXIX. THE PHARISEE AND THE PUBLICAN.

Σταθεις προς ἐαυτον, standing by himself, as if it were καθ’ ἐαυτον. Thus the relation is preserved with the position of the publican, μακροθεν ἐστως. Either stood alone, but for opposite reasons: the Pharisee stood forward alone, because he thought other worshippers were not fit to be in his company; the publican stood back alone, because he considered himself unworthy to mingle with other worshippers. It may be worth while to mention, for the sake of the English reader, the order of the words in the original is, “The Pharisee standing with himself, thus prayed.” You must be guided entirely by the sense in determining whether to read it, Standing with himself, thus prayed; or standing, with himself thus prayed.[98]