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Luke 18:13 Cross-References

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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)

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Commentary on Luke 18:13

The tax collector's prayer exemplifies genuine repentance and saving faith through three elements: physical distance ('standing afar off'), acknowledging unworthiness (not lifting eyes to heaven), and honest confession (beating his breast). The Greek word 'hilaskomai' (be merciful) is the verb form of 'hilastērion' (propitiation/mercy seat), essentially praying 'be propitiated to me, the sinner.' The definite article before 'sinner' acknowledges he is THE sinner par excellence, recognizing his complete unworthiness. This prayer contrasts sharply with the Pharisee's self-righteous thanksgiving ...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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