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Luke 18:13-17

13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’

14 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

15 The Little Children and Jesus
People were also bringing babies to Jesus to have him touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.

16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

17 I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

Cross References for Luke 18:13-17

Isaiah 1:18 - “Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they sha... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:18 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:18

Hebrews 4:16 - Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:16

Job 33:27 - Then he comes to men and says, ‘I sinned, and perverted what was right, but I did not get what ... Click to read the verse Job 33:27 Click to read the verse Job 33:27

Psalms 116:4 - Then I called on the name of the Lord: “O Lord, save me!” Click to read the verse Psalms 116:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 116:4

1 John 1:8-10 - If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Click to read the verse 1 John 1:8-10 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:8-10

Matthew 9:13 - But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call ... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:13

Daniel 4:34 - At the end of that time, I, Nebuchadnezzar, raised my eyes toward heaven, and my sanity was res... Click to read the verse Daniel 4:34 Click to read the verse Daniel 4:34

Isaiah 6:5 - “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people o... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:5

Luke 5:8 - When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sin... Click to read the verse Luke 5:8 Click to read the verse Luke 5:8

Ezra 9:6 - and prayed: “O my God, I am too ashamed and disgraced to lift up my face to you, my God, becaus... Click to read the verse Ezra 9:6 Click to read the verse Ezra 9:6

Job 40:4 - “I am unworthy—how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth. Click to read the verse Job 40:4 Click to read the verse Job 40:4

Genesis 19:16 - When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters ... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:16

Psalms 25:7 - Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, f... Click to read the verse Psalms 25:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:7

Romans 5:8 - But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Click to read the verse Romans 5:8 Click to read the verse Romans 5:8

Romans 5:20-21 - The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased... Click to read the verse Romans 5:20-21 Click to read the verse Romans 5:20-21

2 Corinthians 7:10 - Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:10

Luke 23:42 - Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Click to read the verse Luke 23:42 Click to read the verse Luke 23:42

Psalms 119:41 - ו Waw May your unfailing love come to me, O Lord, your salvation according to ... Click to read the verse Psalms 119:41 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:41

Acts 2:37 - When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles... Click to read the verse Acts 2:37 Click to read the verse Acts 2:37

Matthew 6:5 - Prayer “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5

2 Chronicles 33:23 - But unlike his father Manasseh, he did not humble himself before the Lord; Amon increased his g... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:23 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:23

Job 42:6 - Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” Click to read the verse Job 42:6 Click to read the verse Job 42:6

2 Chronicles 33:19 - His prayer and how God was moved by his entreaty, as well as all his sins and unfaithfulness, a... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:19 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:19

Ezekiel 16:63 - Then, when I make atonement for you for all you have done, you will remember and be ashamed and... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 16:63 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 16:63

Luke 15:18 - I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven an... Click to read the verse Luke 15:18 Click to read the verse Luke 15:18

Daniel 9:5 - we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from ... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:5 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:5

Daniel 9:18-19 - Give ear, O God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Na... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:18-19 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:18-19

Exodus 33:10 - Whenever the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance to the tent, they all stoo... Click to read the verse Exodus 33:10 Click to read the verse Exodus 33:10

Psalms 25:11 - For the sake of your name, O Lord, forgive my iniquity, though it is great. Click to read the verse Psalms 25:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:11

2 Corinthians 7:11 - See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yours... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:11

Hosea 14:2 - Take words with you and return to the Lord. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us gr... Click to read the verse Hosea 14:2 Click to read the verse Hosea 14:2

Luke 7:6-7 - So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say t... Click to read the verse Luke 7:6-7 Click to read the verse Luke 7:6-7

Luke 17:12 - As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance Click to read the verse Luke 17:12 Click to read the verse Luke 17:12

Ezekiel 20:43 - There you will remember your conduct and all the actions by which you have defiled yourselves, ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:43 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 20:43

Ezekiel 36:31 - Then you will remember your evil ways and wicked deeds, and you will loathe yourselves for your... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:31 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:31

2 Chronicles 33:12-13 - In his distress he sought the favor of the Lord his God and humbled himself greatly before the ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:12-13 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:12-13

Jeremiah 31:19 - After I strayed, I repented; after I came to understand, I beat my breast. I was ashamed and hu... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:19

Lamentations 3:29 - Let him bury his face in the dust— there may yet be hope. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:29 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:29

Psalms 130:3-4 - If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? Click to read the verse Psalms 130:3-4 Click to read the verse Psalms 130:3-4

Daniel 9:15 - “Now, O Lord our God, who brought your people out of Egypt with a mighty hand and who made for ... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:15 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:15

John 17:1 - Jesus Prays for Himself After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the... Click to read the verse John 17:1 Click to read the verse John 17:1

Psalms 106:6 - We have sinned, even as our fathers did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly. Click to read the verse Psalms 106:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 106:6

1 Timothy 1:15 - Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:15 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:15

Psalms 123:1 - Psalm 123 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to you, to you whose throne is in heaven. Click to read the verse Psalms 123:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 123:1

Jeremiah 31:18-19 - “I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me like an unruly calf, and I have bee... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:18-19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:18-19

Matthew 15:27 - “Yes, Lord,” she said, “but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Click to read the verse Matthew 15:27 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:27

Psalms 51:1-3 - Psalm 51 For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after... Click to read the verse Psalms 51:1-3 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:1-3

Psalms 130:7 - O Israel, put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with him is full r... Click to read the verse Psalms 130:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 130:7

Luke 15:18-21 - I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven an... Click to read the verse Luke 15:18-21 Click to read the verse Luke 15:18-21

Matthew 5:46 - If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:46 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:46

Daniel 9:7-11 - “Lord, you are righteous, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah and people of... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:7-11 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:7-11

Psalms 40:12 - For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. They are ... Click to read the verse Psalms 40:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 40:12

Isaiah 64:5-6 - You come to the help of those who gladly do right, who remember your ways. But when we continue... Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:5-6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:5-6

Hebrews 8:12 - For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 8:12

Psalms 119:124 - Deal with your servant according to your love and teach me your decrees. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:124 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:124

Psalms 41:4 - I said, “O Lord, have mercy on me; heal me, for I have sinned against you.” Click to read the verse Psalms 41:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 41:4

Psalms 86:15-16 - But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and fai... Click to read the verse Psalms 86:15-16 Click to read the verse Psalms 86:15-16

John 11:41 - So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have ... Click to read the verse John 11:41 Click to read the verse John 11:41

Luke 23:48 - When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their... Click to read the verse Luke 23:48 Click to read the verse Luke 23:48

Matthew 15:22 - A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy o... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:22

Luke 23:40-43 - But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the sam... Click to read the verse Luke 23:40-43 Click to read the verse Luke 23:40-43

Luke 3:12 - Tax collectors also came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?” Click to read the verse Luke 3:12 Click to read the verse Luke 3:12

Luke 7:37 - When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Phar... Click to read the verse Luke 7:37 Click to read the verse Luke 7:37