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luke 16:15 And He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.
15. justify yourselves--make a show of righteousness.
highly esteemed among men--generally carried away by plausible
appearances. (See
1Sa 16:7;
and Lu 14:11).