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Luke 18:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 18:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 18 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 ...
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Cross-References for Luke 18:13
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“my God”
“we deceive ourselves”
“that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
“Yahweh, have mercy on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you.”
“the centurion sent friends to him”
“that we may receive mercy”
“when they saw the things that were done”
“in that while we were yet sinners”
“when he saw it”