The Pharisee and the Publican

Howard W. Hunter · April 1984 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (Luke 18:14)

Continuing the story, Jesus then said: “I tell you, this man,” referring to the publican, the despised tax collector, “went down to his house justified, rather than the other.” (Luke 18:14.) In other words, the Lord said he was absolved, forgiven, or vindicated.