Luke 18:13

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Summary

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.

Standing

God

Hebrews 4:16

Hebrews 8:12

A sinner

General references

Bible References

Standing

And Simon Peter, seeing, fell down at the knees of Jesus, saying; Depart from me, Lord, because I am a sinful man,

And Jesus went along with them. And already He being not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, Lord, be not troubled: for I am not worthy that you may come in under my roof:

He coming into a certain village, ten lepers met Him, who stood afar off;

And hearing, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, Men, brethren, what must we do?

God

Therefore let us draw nigh with confidence to a throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace in every opportune need.

Because I will be merciful unto their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more.

A sinner

Having risen I will go to my father, and say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight:

But the other one responding, rebuked him saying, Do you not fear God, because you are in the same condemnation?

But having gone, learned what this is, I wish mercy and not sacrifice: for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

And God commends his love to us, because, we being yet sinners, Christ died for us.

It is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief:

But if we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

General references

But many who are first shall be last, and the last first.

But many who are first shall be last; and the last first.

And the publicans came also to be baptized, and said to him; Teacher, what shall we do!

I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.