Luke 18:1 - Easy To Read Version

¹ Then Jesus taught the followers that they should always pray and never lose hope. Jesus used this story to teach them:

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹ And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹ 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)

¹ And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;

Common English Bible

¹ Jesus was telling them a parable about their need to pray continuously and not to be discouraged.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹ Now he also told them a parable, that we should continually pray and not cease,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹ 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

God will answer the prayers\par of the people he left alive.\par God will listen to their prayers.\par

Psalm 27:13

I truly believe that I will see\par the Lord’s goodness before I die. {\cf2\super [166]} \par

Psalm 65:2

We tell about the things you have done.\par And you hear our prayers.\par You hear the prayers of every person who comes to you.\par

Psalm 86:3

My Master, be kind to me.\par I have been praying to you all day.\par

Isaiah 40:31

But people that trust the Lord\par become strong again\par like eagles that grow new feathers.\par These people run without becoming weak.\par These people walk without becoming tired.\par

Isaiah 62:7

You must pray to the Lord\par until he makes Jerusalem a city\par that people on earth will praise.\par

Jeremiah 29:12

Then you people will call my name. You will come to me and pray to me. And I will listen to you.

Jonah 2:7

“My soul gave up all hope.\par But then I remembered the Lord.\par Lord, I prayed to you.\par And you heard my prayers in your holy temple. {\cf2\super [11]} \par

Luke 11:10

Yes, if a person continues asking, that person will receive. If a person continues looking, that person will find. And if a person continues knocking, the door will open for that person.

Luke 21:36

So be ready all the time. Pray that you will be strong enough to continue safely through all these things that will happen. And pray that you will be able to stand before the Son of Man. {\cf2\super [336]} ”

Romans 12:12

Be happy because you have hope. Be patient when you have troubles. Pray all the time.

2 Corinthians 4:1

God, with his mercy, gave us this work to do. So we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9

We must not become tired of doing good. We will receive our harvest \{of eternal life\} at the right time. We must not give up!

Ephesians 6:18

Pray in the Spirit at all times. Pray with all kinds of prayers, and ask for everything you need. To do this you must always be ready. Never give up. Always pray for all God’s people.

Philippians 4:6

Don’t worry about anything. But pray and ask God for everything you need. And when you pray, always give thanks.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras also says hello. He is a servant of Jesus Christ. And he is from your group. He always prays for you. He prays that you will grow to be spiritually mature (perfect) and have everything that God wants for you.

Colossians 4:2

Continue praying. And when you pray, always thank God.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Never stop praying.

1 Samuel 1:12

Hannah prayed to the Lord a long time. Eli was watching Hannah’s mouth while she was praying.