13. And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’
14. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
15. Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
16. But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.
17. Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
18. Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”