Luke 18
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Prayer, Humility, and Discipleship
Luke 18 gathers major teachings on persistent prayer, humility, wealth, discipleship, and Jesus’ approach to Jerusalem.
1 And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Prayer
2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Godly Character Self-Worth Pride The Beatitudes
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. Godly Character Self-Worth Pride The Beatitudes
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. Godly Character Self-Worth Pride The Beatitudes
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. Godly Character Self-Worth Pride The Beatitudes
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as [his] eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. Godly Character Self-Worth Pride The Beatitudes
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Godly Character Self-Worth Pride The Beatitudes
15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when [his] disciples saw [it], they rebuked them. Abortion
16 But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Abortion Children
17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. Abortion
18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Abortion
19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none [is] good, save one, [that is], God. Abortion
20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. Abortion
21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. Abortion
22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. Abortion
23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. Abortion
24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! Abortion
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. Abortion
26 And they that heard [it] said, Who then can be saved? Abortion
27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Abortion
28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. Abortion Abandonment
29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, Abortion Abandonment
30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. Abortion Abandonment
31 Then he took [unto him] the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. Abortion Abandonment
32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: Abortion
33 And they shall scourge [him], and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. Abortion
34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, [thou] Son of David, have mercy on me.
39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, [Thou] Son of David, have mercy on me.
40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.
43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw [it], gave praise unto God.
