Luke 18:1 - Plain English Version

¹ Jesus told his followers a picture story to teach them to keep on praying to God, and never give up.

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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,

Luke 18:1 Cross References

Luke 11:10

You see, everyone that asks God for something will get it. Everyone that looks for something will find it. God will open the door for everyone that knocks on it.

Romans 12:12

We know that everything will be really good after God fixes everything up, so think about that and you will be really happy. But if people give you trouble now, don’t give up, but stay strong for God. And keep on talking to God about everything.

Galatians 6:9

So we have to keep going the right way. Don’t get tired of doing good things, and later, God will give you lots of good things.

Ephesians 6:18

And always pray in the way that God’s spirit leads you. Pray about every problem, and pray in all sorts of ways, and ask God for whatever you need. So always keep on praying for all God’s people.

Philippians 4:6

Don’t worry about anything, but pray to God and ask him for everything you need. And always thank God for what he has already done.

Colossians 4:12

And Epafras is another one of your mob that is here with me. He says hello to you too. He works for Jesus too, and he is always praying strongly for you. He prays that you will keep on trusting God, and that you will properly know everything that God wants you to do.

Colossians 4:2

Now I’m talking to all of you. Keep on praying to God, and keep on asking him to help you. Keep your minds properly awake while you pray. Don’t give up easily. And also thank God for the good things he does for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Be ready to pray to God at any time. –

1 Samuel 1:12

She talked quietly to God for a long time. Eli saw her mouth moving, but couldn’t hear anything, so he thought she was drunk.