Luke 18:1 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

And he told them a parable, to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

ALSO [Jesus] told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not to turn coward (faint, lose heart, and give up).

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

Jesus was telling them a parable about their need to pray continuously and not to be discouraged.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Now he also told them a parable, that we should continually pray and not cease,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

AND he spoke also a parable to them, that we ought always to pray, and not to faint,

Luke 18:1 Cross References

Psalm 102:17

he will regard the prayer of the destitute, and will not despise their supplication.

Psalm 27:13

I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!

Psalm 65:2

O thou who hearest prayer! To thee shall all flesh come

Psalm 86:3

be gracious to me, O Lord, for to thee do I cry all the day.

Isaiah 40:31

but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

Isaiah 62:7

and give him no rest until he establishes Jerusalem and makes it a praise in the earth.

Jeremiah 29:12

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.

Jonah 2:7

When my soul fainted within me, I remembered the Lord; and my prayer came to thee, into thy holy temple.

Luke 11:10

For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

Luke 21:36

But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man.”

Romans 12:12

Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.

Galatians 6:9

And let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.

Ephesians 6:18

Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Philippians 4:6

Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always remembering you earnestly in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.

Colossians 4:2

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;

1 Thessalonians 5:17

pray constantly,

1 Samuel 1:12

As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth.