Luke 18:1

Translations

Modern

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:

Traditional

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Literal

And He was speaking a parable to them that it is necessary for them always to pray and not to grow fainthearted,

Latin

Dicebat autem et parabolam ad illos, quoniam oportet semper orare et non deficere,

Original

Greek

English

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:

Notes

Luke 18:1–8

The 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.

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus’ Prayers

Events

Discourse on the Kingdom and Other Parablesc. AD 30

Related verses

Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Ephesians 6:18
Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
Psalm 55:16–17
But I call to God, and the LORD saves me.
Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.
Luke 21:36
So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Psalm 86:3
Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long.
Psalm 102:17
He will turn toward the prayer of the destitute; He will not despise their prayer.
Luke 11:5–9
Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose one of you goes to his friend at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread,

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Imprecatory Psalms Intercession of Christ Luke, Gospel of Perseverance Prayer

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Despondency In Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Being Discouraged Constancy in Prayer Despondency: Comfort In Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Unjust Judge Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Importunate (Unrelenting) Widow Long Distance Relationships Parables: Parables of Christ: Importunate Widow Prayer: Answer To, Promise Prayer: Faint not In Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: should be offered Up with Importunity Prayer: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prayers Praying Praying in a Closet Praying out Loud Weakness

Luke 18:1

Translations?

Original?

Notes?

Events?

Related verses?

Glossary?

Topics?