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And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves …
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others. (Luke 18:9)
Luke 18:9 (KJV)
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Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. (Luke 18:10)
Luke 18:10 (KJV)
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. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. (Luke 18:11-12)
Luke 18:11 (KJV)
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. (Luke 18:13)
Luke 18:13 (KJV)
God be merciful to me a sinner. (Luke 18:13)
Luke 18:13 (KJV)
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. (Luke 18:14)
Luke 18:14 (KJV)
For every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. (Luke 18:14)
Luke 18:14 (KJV)