13 And the tax collector, standing at a distance, was not willing to even lift up his eyes to heaven. But he struck his chest, saying: 'O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.'
14 I say to you, this one descended to his house justified, but not the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled; and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."
15 And they were bringing little children to him, so that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.
16 But Jesus, calling them together, said: "Allow the children to come to me, and do not be an obstacle to them. For of such is the kingdom of God.
17 Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it."
18 And a certain leader questioned him, saying: "Good teacher, what should I do to possess eternal life?"
19 Then Jesus said to him: "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.