Luke 18:1

New International Reader's Version

Jesus told his disciples a story. He wanted to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

Cross References

Psalm 102:17

He will answer the prayer of those who don’t have anything. He won’t say no to their cry for help.

Psalm 27:13

Here is something I am still sure of. I will see the Lord’s goodness while I’m still alive.

Psalm 65:2

All people will come to you, because you hear and answer prayer.

Psalm 86:3

Lord, have mercy on me. I call out to you all day long.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust in the Lord will receive new strength. They will fly as high as eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not grow weak.

Isaiah 62:7

And don’t give him any rest until he makes Jerusalem secure. Don’t give him any peace until people all over the earth praise that city.

Jeremiah 29:12

Then you will call out to me. You will come and pray to me. And I will listen to you.

Jonah 2:7

“When my life was nearly over, I remembered you, Lord. My prayer rose up to you. It reached you in your holy temple in heaven.

Luke 11:10

Everyone who asks will receive. The one who searches will find. And the door will be opened to the one who knocks.

Luke 21:36

Always keep watching. Pray that you will be able to escape all that is about to happen. Also, pray that you will not be judged guilty when the Son of Man comes.”

Romans 12:12

When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient. When you pray, be faithful.

2 Corinthians 4:1

So because of God’s mercy, we have work to do. He has given it to us. And we don’t give up.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not become tired of doing good. At the right time we will gather a crop if we don’t give up.

Ephesians 6:18

At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray all kinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

Philippians 4:6

Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.

Colossians 4:2

Give a lot of time and effort to prayer. Always be watchful and thankful.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Never stop praying.

1 Samuel 1:12

As Hannah kept on praying to the Lord, Eli watched her lips.