Luke 18:1

The Passion Translation

One day Jesus taught the apostles to keep praying and never stop or lose hope. He shared with them this illustration:

Cross References

Psalm 102:17

He responds to the prayer of the poor and broken and will not despise the cry of the homeless.

Psalm 27:13

Yet I believe with all my heart that I will see again your goodness, Yahweh, in the land of life eternal!

Psalm 86:3

Lord God, hear my constant cry for help; show me your favor and bring me to your fountain of grace!

Isaiah 40:31

But those who entwine their hearts with Yahweh will experience divine strength. They will rise up on soaring wings and fly like eagles, run their races without growing weary, and walk through life without giving up.

Isaiah 62:7

and tirelessly give God no rest, until he firmly establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of all the earth!

Jeremiah 29:12

When you call on me and come to me in prayer, I will listen to your every word.

Luke 21:36

Keep a constant watch over your soul, and pray for the courage and grace to prevail over these things that are destined to occur and that you will stand before the presence of the Son of Man with a clear conscience.”

Romans 12:12

Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. Don’t give up in a time of trouble, but commune with God at all times.

2 Corinthians 4:1

Now, it’s because of God’s mercy that we have been entrusted with the privilege of this new covenant ministry. And we will not quit or faint with weariness.

Galatians 6:9

And don’t allow yourselves to be weary in planting good seeds, for the season of reaping the wonderful harvest you’ve planted is coming!

Philippians 4:6

Don’t be pulled in different directions or worried about a thing. Be saturated in prayer throughout each day, offering your faith-filled requests before God with overflowing gratitude. Tell him every detail of your life,

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is also from Colossae, sends his loving greetings. I can tell you that he is a true servant of Christ, who always labors and intercedes for you. His prayers are filled with requests to God that you would grow and mature, standing complete and perfect in the beauty of God’s plan for your lives. Epaphras has such great zeal and passion for you and for those who are from Laodicea and from Hierapolis.

Colossians 4:2

Be faithful to pray as intercessors who are fully alert and giving thanks to God.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Make your life a prayer.