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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Luke 18 KJV</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../cmenus/luke/18.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="../topmenuchap/luke/18-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="http://biblehub.com">Bible</a> > <a href="../">KJV</a> > Luke 18</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../luke/17.htm" title="Luke 17">◄</a> Luke 18 <a href="../luke/19.htm" title="Luke 19">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top">King James Bible</td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/p/kjv/esv/luke/18.shtml" style="color:#001320" title="Parallel Chapters"> Par ▾ </a></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><p class="hdg">Parable of the Persistent Widow</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>And he spake a parable unto them <i>to this end</i>, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?</p> <p class="hdg">The Pharisee and Tax Collector</p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men <i>are</i>, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as <i>his</i> eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>I tell you, this man went down to his house justified <i>rather</i> than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.</p> <a name="15" id="15"></a><p class="hdg">Jesus Blesses the Children<br /><p class="cross">(<a href="../matthew/19.htm#13">Matthew 19:13-15</a>; <a href="../mark/10.htm#13">Mark 10:13-16</a>)</p></p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when <i>his</i> disciples saw <i>it</i>, they rebuked them. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>But Jesus called them <i>unto him</i>, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.</p> <a name="18" id="18"></a><p class="hdg">The Rich Young Ruler<br /><p class="cross">(<a href="../matthew/19.htm#16">Matthew 19:16-30</a>; <a href="../mark/10.htm#17">Mark 10:17-31</a>)</p></p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none <i>is</i> good, save one, <i>that is</i>, God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>And they that heard <i>it</i> said, Who then can be saved? <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.</p> <a name="31" id="31"></a><p class="hdg">Jesus Again Predicts His Death<br /><p class="cross">(<a href="../luke/9.htm#43">Luke 9:43-45</a>)</p></p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>Then he took <i>unto him</i> the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>And they shall scourge <i>him</i>, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.</p> <a name="35" id="35"></a><p class="hdg">Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar<br /><p class="cross">(<a href="../matthew/20.htm#29">Matthew 20:29-34</a>; <a href="../mark/10.htm#46">Mark 10:46-52</a>)</p></p><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>And he cried, saying, Jesus, <i>thou</i> Son of David, have mercy on me. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, <i>Thou</i> Son of David, have mercy on me. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw <i>it</i>, gave praise unto God.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">King James Bible<br /><br />Text courtesy of <a href="http://www.bibleprotector.com/"> BibleProtector.com</a><br /><br />Section Headings Courtesy <a href="http://intbible.com/">INT Bible</a><br />© 2012, Used by Permission<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../luke/17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../luke/19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="rightbox"><div class="padright"><div id="pic"><iframe width="100%" height="860" scrolling="no" src="//biblescan.com/mpc/luke/18-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></div></div><div id="rightbox4"><div class="padright2"><div id="spons1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="sp1"><iframe width="122" height="860" scrolling="no" src="../sidemenu.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="bot"><div align="center" style="background-color:#F2FAFF"><br /><br /><div align="center"><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></div><br /><br /> </div><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/botmenubhnm2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe><div align="center"><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span></div></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>