Luke 18:13

tn Grk “standing”; the Greek participle has been translated as a finite verb.

tn Grk “even lift up his eyes” (an idiom).

tn The prayer is a humble call for forgiveness. The term for mercy (ἱλάσκομαι, hilaskomai) is associated with the concept of a request for atonement (BDAG 473–74 s.v. 1; Ps 51:1, 3; 25:11; 34:6, 18).

tn Grk “the sinner.” The tax collector views himself not just as any sinner but as the worst of all sinners. See ExSyn 222–23.