1.8 KiB
Connecting Statement:
Jesus has finished telling his parable. In verse 14, he comments about what the parable teaches.
standing at a distance
"stood away from the Pharisee." This was a sign of humility. He did not feel worthy to be near the Pharisee.
lift up his eyes to heaven
To "lift up his eyes" means to look at something. AT: "look toward heaven" or "look upward" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
hit his breast
This is a physical expression of great sorrow, and shows this man's repentance and humility. AT: "hit his breast to show his sorrow" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)
God, be merciful to me, a sinner
"God, please be merciful to me. I am a sinner" or "God, please have mercy on me even though I have committed many sins"
this man went back down to his house justified
He was justified because God forgave his sin. AT: "God forgave the tax collector" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
rather than the other
"rather than the other man" or "and not the other man." AT: "but God did not forgive the Pharisee" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
because everyone who exalts himself
With this phrase, Jesus switches from the story to state the general principle that the story illustrates.
will be humbled
This can be stated in active form. AT: "God will humble" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
will be exalted
This can be stated in active form. AT: "God will greatly honor" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)