¹⁴ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”^(A)

¹¹ For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”^(A)

¹⁵ He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves^(A) in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts.^(B) What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.

¹⁰ Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.^(A)

¹² For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.^(A)

⁶ But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: