For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh shall it be opened.
Luke 18:1 - William Tyndale New Testament ¶ He put forth a similitude unto them, signifying that men ought always to pray, and not to be weary, saying: Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; Common English Bible Jesus was telling them a parable about their need to pray continuously and not to be discouraged. Catholic Public Domain Version Now he also told them a parable, that we should continually pray and not cease, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version AND he spoke also a parable to them, that we ought always to pray, and not to faint, |
For every one that asketh, receiveth: and he that seeketh, findeth: and to him that knocketh shall it be opened.
Watch therefore continually and pray, that ye may scape all this that shall come. And that ye may stand before the son of man.
Apply yourselves to the time. Rejoice in hope. Be patient in tribulation, continue in prayer.
¶ Therefore seeing that we have such an office, even as mercy is come on us, we faint not:
Let us do good, and let us not faint. For when the time is come we shall reap without weariness.
and pray always with all manner prayer and supplication: and that in the spirit: and watch thereunto with all instance and supplication for all saints,
Be not carefull: but in all things shew your petition unto God in prayer and supplication with giving of thanks.
Epaphras the servant of Christ, which is one of you, saluteth you, and always laboureth fervently for you in prayers that ye may stand perfect, and full in all that is the will of God.