# Connecting Statement:

Jesus comments on what the parable teaches.

# this man went back down to his house justified

"the tax collector went back down to his house with God's approval" or "God forgave this man"

# rather than the other

"rather than the other man" or "and not the other man" or "but God did not forgive the Pharisee"

# will be humbled ... will be exalted

"God will humble him ... God will exalt him"