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Connecting Statement:
Jesus has finished telling his parable. In verse 14, he comments about what the parable teaches.
standing at a distance
"stood away from the Pharisee." This was a sign of humility. He did not feel worthy to be near the Pharisee.
lift up his eyes to heaven
To "lift up his eyes" means to look at something. AT: "look toward heaven" or "look upward" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
hit his breast
This is a physical expression of great sorrow, and shows this man's repentance and humility. AT: "hit his breast to show his sorrow" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction)
God, have mercy on me, a sinner
"God, please be merciful to me. I am a sinner" or "God, please have mercy on me even though I have committed many sins"