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13 But the tax collector, (A)standing some distance away, (B)was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but (C)was [a]beating his chest, saying, ‘God, be [b]merciful to me, the sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other, (D)for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

15 (E)And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they were rebuking them.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 18:13 A traditional sign of mourning or contrition
  2. Luke 18:13 Or propitious