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10 “A Pharisee and a tax collector both went to the Temple to pray. 11 The Pharisee stood alone and prayed, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people who steal, cheat, or take part in adultery, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast[a] twice a week, and I give one-tenth of everything I get!’

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  1. 18:12 fast The people would give up eating for a special time of prayer and worship to God. It was also done to show sadness and disappointment.

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