Luke 18:7

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Won't God protect his chosen ones who pray to him day and night? Won't he be concerned for them?

Cross References

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord isn't slow about keeping his promises, as some people think he is. In fact, God is patient, because he wants everyone to turn from sin and no one to be lost.

Luke 11:13

As bad as you are, you still know how to give good gifts to your children. But your heavenly Father is even more ready to give the Holy Spirit to anyone who asks.

1 Timothy 5:5

A widow who is really in need is one who doesn't have any relatives. She has faith in God, and she keeps praying to him night and day, asking for his help.

Revelation 6:10

They shouted, “Master, you are holy and faithful! How long will it be before you judge and punish the people of this earth who killed us?”

2 Thessalonians 1:6

It is only right for God to punish everyone who is causing you trouble,

Luke 2:37

And now she was 84 years old. Night and day she served God in the temple by praying and often going without eating.

Matthew 7:11

As bad as you are, you still know how to give good gifts to your children. But your heavenly Father is even more ready to give good things to people who ask.

Psalm 88:1

You keep me safe, Lord God. So when I pray at night,

Habakkuk 2:3

At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting— it will happen!

Revelation 18:20

The heavens should be happy with God's people and apostles and prophets. God has punished her for them.”

1 Thessalonians 3:10

Day and night we sincerely pray that we will see you again and help you to have an even stronger faith.

Colossians 3:12

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient.

Romans 8:33

If God says his chosen ones are acceptable to him, can anyone bring charges against them?

Revelation 7:15

And so they stand before the throne of God and worship him in his temple day and night. The one who sits on the throne will spread his tent over them.

Titus 1:1

From Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I encourage God's own people to have more faith and to understand the truth about religion.

2 Timothy 1:3

Night and day I mention you in my prayers. I am always grateful for you, as I pray to the God my ancestors and I have served with a clear conscience.

Psalm 9:8

You judge the world fairly and treat all nations with justice.

Exodus 22:23

If you do, they will beg for my help, and I will come to their rescue.

Isaiah 40:27

You people of Israel say, “God pays no attention to us! He doesn't care if we are treated unjustly.” But how can you say that?

Matthew 24:22

If God doesn't make the time shorter, no one will be left alive. But because of God's chosen ones, he will make the time shorter.

Matthew 24:24

False messiahs and false prophets will come and work great miracles and signs. They will even try to fool God's chosen ones.

Luke 21:28

When all of this starts happening, stand up straight and be brave. You will soon be set free.

2 Timothy 2:10

and so I am willing to put up with anything. Then God's special people will be saved and given eternal glory because they belong to Christ Jesus.

1 Peter 1:1

From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. To God's people who are scattered like foreigners in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.