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Will He delay [in providing justice] on their behalf? <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>I tell you that He will defend <i>and</i> avenge them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [this kind of persistent] faith on the earth?” <p class="hdg">The Pharisee and the Tax Collector</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves <i>and</i> were confident that they were righteous [posing outwardly as upright and in right standing with God], and who viewed others with contempt: <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>“Two men went up into the temple [enclosure] to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>The Pharisee stood [ostentatiously] and began praying to himself [in a self-righteous way, saying]: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like the rest of men--swindlers, unjust (dishonest), adulterers--or even like this tax collector. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>I fast twice a week; I pay tithes of all that I get.’ <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>But the tax collector, standing at a distance, would not even raise his eyes toward heaven, but was striking his chest [in humility and repentance], saying, ‘God, be merciful <i>and</i> gracious to me, the [especially wicked] sinner [that I am]!’ <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>I tell you, this man went to his home justified [forgiven of the guilt of sin and placed in right standing with God] rather than the other man; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself [forsaking self-righteous pride] will be exalted.” <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Now they were also bringing their babies to Him, so that He would touch <i>and</i> bless them, and when the disciples noticed it, they <i>began</i> reprimanding them. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>But Jesus called them to Himself, saying [to the apostles], “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>I assure you <i>and</i> most solemnly say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God [with faith and humility] like a child will not enter it at all.” <p class="hdg">The Rich Young Ruler</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>A certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher [You who are essentially and morally good], what shall I do to inherit eternal life [that is, eternal salvation in the Messiah’s kingdom]?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is [essentially and morally] good except God alone. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT TESTIFY FALSELY, HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.’” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>He replied, “I have kept all these things from my youth.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>When Jesus heard this, He said to him, “You still lack one thing; sell everything that you have and distribute the money to the poor, and you will have [abundant] treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Jesus looked at him and said, “How difficult it is for those who are wealthy to enter 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 the eye of a needle than for a rich man [who places his faith in wealth or status] to enter the kingdom of God.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>And those who heard it said, “<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[b]</a></span>Then who can be saved?” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>But He said, “The things that are impossible with people are possible with God.” <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>Peter said, “Look, we have left all [things--homes, families, businesses] and followed You.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>And He said to them, “I assure you <i>and</i> most solemnly say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>who will not receive many times as much in this present age and in the age to come, eternal life.” <p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>Then taking the <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[c]</a></span>twelve [disciples] aside, He said to them, “Listen carefully: we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that have been written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled <i>and</i> completed. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>He will be betrayed <i>and</i> handed over to the Gentiles (Roman authorities), and will be mocked <i>and</i> ridiculed and insulted <i>and</i> abused and spit on, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>and after they have scourged Him, they will kill Him; and on the third day He will rise [from the dead].” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>But the disciples understood none of these things [about the approaching death and resurrection of Jesus]. This statement was hidden from them, and they did not grasp the [meaning of the] things that were said [by Jesus]. <p class="hdg">Bartimaeus Receives Sight</p><p class="paragraph"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>As He was approaching Jericho [on His way to Jerusalem], it happened that a blind man was sitting beside the road begging. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>Now when he heard a crowd going by, he <i>began</i> to ask what this was [about]. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>So he shouted out, saying, “Jesus, <span class="fn"><a href="#fn">[d]</a></span>Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>Those who were leading the way were sternly telling him to keep quiet; but he screamed all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>Then Jesus stopped and ordered that the blind man be led to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>“What do you want Me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me regain my sight!” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>Jesus said to him, “Regain your sight; your [personal trust and confident] faith [in Me] has made you well.” <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>Immediately he regained his sight and <i>began</i> following Jesus, glorifying <i>and</i> praising <i>and</i> honoring God. And all the people, when they saw it, praised God.<A name="fn"></a></p><br /><br /><span class="footnotesbot">[a]</span> <span class="fnverse">5</span> Or <i>in the end she will come and give me a black eye</i>.<br><span class="footnotesbot">[b]</span> <span class="fnverse">26</span> The common opinion was that the wealthy had been blessed by God, and would probably enter the kingdom of God provided that they met all their financial obligations (tithes, offerings) to Him and were charitable to those less fortunate.<br><span class="footnotesbot">[c]</span> <span class="fnverse">31</span> See note 6:13.<br><span class="footnotesbot">[d]</span> <span class="fnverse">38</span> A common Messianic title recognizing the Messiah as a descendant of David.<br></div><br /><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Amplified Bible Copyright © 2015<br>by The Lockman Foundation<br>All rights reserved <a href="http://www.lockman.org">www.lockman.org</a><br><br><a href="/">Bible Hub</a><br>                                                                                                                                <span class="p"><br /><br /></span></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><div align="center"><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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 id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhchapnoad.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>