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The publican was justified because he recognized his sinfulness and…
The publican was justified because he recognized his sinfulness and cast himself entirely on God's mercy, while the Pharisee trusted in his own works. (Luke 18:14)
Luke 18:14 (KJV)
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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)
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)