Luke 18:13-14

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

13 But the tax collector, g standing far off, k would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but l beat his breast, saying, 'God, m be merciful to me, a sinner!' 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For n everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted."

  1. Cross References
    Luke 18:11
    The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: 'God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
  2. Cross References
    Ezra 9:6
    Saying: "O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift my face to you, my God, for our iniquities have risen higher than our heads, and our guilt has mounted up to the heavens.
  3. Cross References
    Luke 23:48
    And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 79:9
    Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone for our sins, for your name's sake!
    Ezekiel 16:63
    That you may remember and be confounded, and never open your mouth again because of your shame, when I atone for you for all that you have done, declares the Lord God.
    Daniel 9:19
    O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act. Delay not, for your own sake, O my God, because your city and your people are called by your name.
  5. Cross References
    Luke 14:11
    For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.
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