Bible Verses About "What Is the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican"
Jesus contrasted a self-righteous Pharisee with a humble tax collector—only the publican who cried 'God be merciful to me a sinner' went home justified.
Jesus contrasted a self-righteous Pharisee with a humble tax collector—only the publican who cried 'God be merciful to me a sinner' went home justified.
"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 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"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."
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