Luke 18:13

But the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven; but smote his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner!

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In The King James Version

And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

In Context

12I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I gain.

14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for every one that exalteth himself will be humbled; but he that humbleth himself will be exalted.

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Cross References

Job 42:6Wherefore I abhor myself, And repent in dust and ashes.

Psalms 25:11For thy name's sake, O LORD, Pardon my iniquity; for it is great!

Psalms 41:4I said, O LORD! be merciful to me! Heal me, for I have sinned against thee!

Psalms 86:15But thou, O Lord! art a God full of compassion and kindness, Long-suffering, rich in mercy and truth!

Matthew Henry on Luke 18:10-15

The Pharisee and the Publican. 9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not… Read the whole commentary →

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