Luke 18:1

Amplified Bible

Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart,

Cross References

Psalm 102:17

He has regarded the prayer of the destitute, And has not despised their prayer.

Psalm 27:13

I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.

Psalm 65:2

O You who hear prayer, To You all mankind comes.

Psalm 86:3

Be gracious and merciful to me, O Lord, For to You I cry out all the day long.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired. [Heb 12:1-3]

Isaiah 62:7

And give Him no rest [from your prayers] until He establishes Jerusalem And makes her a praise on the earth.

Jeremiah 29:12

Then you will call on Me and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear [your voice] and I will listen to you.

Jonah 2:7

“When my soul was fainting within me, I remembered the Lord, And my prayer came to You, Into Your holy temple.

Luke 11:10

For everyone who keeps on asking [persistently], receives; and he who keeps on seeking [persistently], finds; and to him who keeps on knocking [persistently], the door will be opened.

Luke 21:36

But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].”

Romans 12:12

constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouraged nor lose our motivation.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.

Ephesians 6:18

With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people.

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.

Colossians 4:2

Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

be unceasing and persistent in prayer;

1 Samuel 1:12

Now it happened as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli was watching her mouth.