Tree of Life Version
Luke 18:1
1Then Yeshua told them a parable to show that they should always pray and not be discouraged,
Luke 18:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
- New International Version (NIV)Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart,
Context of Luke 18:1
Then Yeshua told them a parable to show that they should always pray and not be discouraged, 2He said, “There was a judge in a certain city who neither feared God nor respected people. 3And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my opponent.’
Read all of Luke 18Luke 18:1 word by word
Ἔλεγεν δὲ παραβολὴν αὐτοῖς πρὸς τὸ δεῖν πάντοτε προσεύχεσθαι αὐτοὺς καὶ μὴ ἐγκακεῖνRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Andδέde · thenG1161
- he spakeλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- ·καίkai · andG2532
- a parableπαραβολήparabolē · parableG3850
- unto themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- ·πρόςpros · to/withG4314
- that men oughtδεῖdei · be necessaryG1163
- alwaysπάντοτεpantote · alwaysG3842
- to prayπροσεύχομαιproseuchomai · to prayG4336
- notμήmē · notG3361
- to faintἐκκακέωekkakeō · to lose heartG1573
Cross-references for Luke 18:1
- Luke 11:5Then Yeshua said to them, “Which of you has a friend and will go to him in the middle of the night and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,
- Luke 21:36But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things about to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
- Genesis 32:9for he thought, “If Esau comes to one camp and strikes it, the camp that’s left will escape.”
- Job 27:8For what hope has the godless, when he is cut off, when God takes his soul?
- Psalms 55:16Let desolation come upon them, let them go down alive into Sheol— for evil is in their dwelling, among them.
- Psalms 65:2Praise is awaiting You in Zion, O God, and to You the vow will be fulfilled.
- Psalms 86:3Be gracious to me, my Lord, for to You I cry all day.
- Psalms 102:17For Adonai has rebuilt Zion. He has appeared in His glory.
- Psalms 142:5Look at my right hand and see, for no one cares about me. I have no refuge— no one cares for my soul.
- Jeremiah 29:12“Then you will call on Me, and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.
- Romans 12:12rejoicing in hope, enduring in distress, persisting in prayer,
- Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Ruach on every occasion, with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, keep alert with perseverance and supplication for all the kedoshim.
- Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything—but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- Colossians 4:2Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17pray constantly,
- Psalms 27:13Surely I trust that I will see the goodness of Adonai in the land of the living.
Commentaries on Luke 18:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Men ought always to pray - Therefore the plain meaning and moral of the parable are evident; viz. that as afflictions and desolations were coming on the land, and they should have need of much patience and continual fortitude, and the constant influence and protection of the Almighty, therefore they should be instant in prayer. It states, farther, that men should never cease praying for that the necessity of which God has given them to feel, till they…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1A parable - See the notes at Matthew 13:3. To this end - To show this. Always - At all times. That is, we must not neglect regular stated seasons of prayer; we must seize on occasions of remarkable providences as afflictions or signal blessings to seek God in prayer; we must “always” maintain a spirit of prayer, or be in a proper frame to lift up our hearts to God for his blessing, and we must not grow weary though our prayer seems not to be answered. Not…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The parable of the importunate widow. (1-8) The Pharisee and the publican. (9-14) Children brought to Christ. (15-17) The ruler hindered by his riches. (18-30) Christ foreshows his death. (31-34) A blind man restored to sight. (35-43) Verses 1-8 All God's people are praying people. Here earnest steadiness in prayer for spiritual mercies is taught. The widow's earnestness prevailed even with the unjust judge: she might fear lest it should set him more…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-8The parable of the persistent widow follows naturally from the teaching of Jesus about coming troubles (17:20–37). Believers can face trials and persevere through persistent prayer.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-81-5. always--Compare Lu 18:7, "night and day." faint--lose heart, or slacken.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 18
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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