Luke 18:12-24
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12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
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13 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.
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14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
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16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
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18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
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19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
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20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.
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21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
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22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
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23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
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24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!