Jesus praised the tax collector’s humble attitude, saying: “I tell you, This man went down to his home proved more righteous than [the Pharisee]; because everyone that exalts himself will be humiliated, but he that humbles himself will be exalted. ”
Jeesus kiitis selle maksukoguja alandlikku hoiakut: ” Ma ütlen teile: see mees läks alla oma koju, olles osutunud õigemaks kui too teine [variser]; sest igaüht, kes ennast ise ülendab, seda alandatakse, aga kes ennast ise alandab, seda ülendatakse ”.