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<a href="/nkjv/luke/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, <a href="/nasb_/luke/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not become discouraged, <a href="/nasb/luke/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, <a href="/nasb77/luke/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, <a href="/lsb/luke/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, <a href="/amp/luke/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart, <a href="/csb/luke/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not give up. <a href="/hcsb/luke/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged: <a href="/asv/luke/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; <a href="/cev/luke/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up: <a href="/erv/luke/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; <a href="/gwt/luke/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus used this illustration with his disciples to show them that they need to pray all the time and never give up. <a href="/gnt/luke/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to teach them that they should always pray and never become discouraged. <a href="/isv/luke/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray all the time and never give up. <a href="/msb/luke/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: <a href="/net/luke/18.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart. <a href="/nheb/luke/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up, <a href="/wbt/luke/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He also taught them by a parable that they must always pray and never lose heart. <a href="/web/luke/18.htm">World English Bible</a> He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He also spoke an allegory to them, that it is always necessary to pray and not to faint, <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He was speaking to them a parable about the way it behooves them always to pray and not to lose heart, <a href="/ylt/luke/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he spake also a simile to them, that it behoveth us always to pray, and not to faint, <a href="/slt/luke/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he spake to them a parable, that they must always pray, and not lose courage;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> AND he spoke also a parable to them, that we ought always to pray, and not to faint, <a href="/cpdv/luke/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now he also told them a parable, that we should continually pray and not cease, <a href="/nabre/luke/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he told them a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. He said, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> HE also spake to them a parable, that they should pray always and not get weary. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He told them also a parable that they should pray at all times and they should not grow weary:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary, <a href="/godbey/luke/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He spoke a parable to them that it behooves them to pray always, and not to faint; <a href="/haweis/luke/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> THEN he spake also to them a parable, to shew that we ought to pray always, and not faint; <a href="/mace/luke/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus propos'd likewise this parable to them, to show that they should persevere in prayer, and not be discouraged. <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> He also taught them by a parable that they must always pray and never lose heart. <a href="/worrell/luke/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He spake a parable to them, to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; <a href="/worsley/luke/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He spake also a parable to them, to shew that men ought always to pray, and not to faint: <a href="/parallel/luke/18-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7044" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">The Persistent Widow</a> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Elegen (V-IIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus told</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/3850.htm" title="3850: parabolēn (N-AFS) -- From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage.">a parable</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">about</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dein (V-PNA) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">need</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuchesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">to pray</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.">at all times</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1573.htm" title="1573: enkakein (V-PNA) -- To be faint, be weary. From ek and kakos; to be weak, i.e. to fail.">lose heart:</a> 2“In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a> Pray without ceasing. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12</a> Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a> Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Colossians 4:2</a> Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a> “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” <a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a> Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a> The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. <a href="/1_samuel/12-23.htm">1 Samuel 12:23</a> As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. <a href="/psalms/55-17.htm">Psalm 55:17</a> Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice. <a href="/psalms/86-3.htm">Psalm 86:3</a> Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I call to You all day long. <a href="/psalms/88-1.htm">Psalm 88:1</a> A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. For the choirmaster. According to Mahalath Leannoth. A Maskil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD, the God of my salvation, day and night I cry out before You. <a href="/psalms/116-2.htm">Psalm 116:2</a> Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;that.<a href="/luke/11-5.htm">Luke 11:5-8</a> And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; … <a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Luke 21:36</a> Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.<a href="/genesis/32-9.htm">Genesis 32:9-12,24-26</a> And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee: … and not.<a href="/psalms/27-13.htm">Psalm 27:13</a> I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.<a href="/jonah/2-7.htm">Jonah 2:7</a> When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.<a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a> And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/15-31.htm">Always</a> <a href="/luke/17-25.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/luke/17-22.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/1-20.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/luke/17-24.htm">End</a> <a href="/mark/8-3.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/luke/17-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/16-4.htm">Lose</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Making</a> <a href="/luke/13-16.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/luke/15-3.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/luke/17-14.htm">Show</a> <a href="/luke/15-3.htm">Simile</a> <a href="/luke/15-3.htm">Story</a> <a href="/luke/13-26.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/luke/13-6.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/luke/17-4.htm">Times</a> <a href="/mark/14-40.htm">Tired</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Always</a> <a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/21-22.htm">Effect</a> <a href="/luke/20-29.htm">End</a> <a href="/luke/21-26.htm">Faint</a> <a href="/luke/24-25.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/john/6-39.htm">Lose</a> <a href="/luke/18-35.htm">Making</a> <a href="/luke/24-26.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Parable</a> <a href="/luke/18-10.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/luke/20-21.htm">Show</a> <a href="/luke/19-11.htm">Simile</a> <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Story</a> <a href="/luke/19-47.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/luke/22-64.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/luke/18-30.htm">Times</a> <a href="/luke/18-5.htm">Tired</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 18</div>1. <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Of the importunate widow.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.</a> 15. <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Of Children brought to Jesus.</a> 18. <a href="/luke/18-18.htm">A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/18-28.htm">The reward of those who leave all for his sake.</a> 31. <a href="/luke/18-31.htm">He foretells his death;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/18-35.htm">and restores a blind man to sight.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><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'; 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Parables are simple stories used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus often used them to reveal truths to those who were open to understanding while concealing them from those who were not receptive. This particular parable is unique to Luke's Gospel, emphasizing the importance of prayer and perseverance.about their need to pray at all times Prayer is a central theme in the teachings of Jesus, and this phrase underscores the necessity of constant communication with God. The idea of praying "at all times" suggests a lifestyle of prayer, not limited to specific times or places. This aligns with Paul's exhortation in <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a> to "pray without ceasing." The cultural context of the time included set times for prayer, but Jesus is advocating for a more continuous and personal relationship with God.and not lose heart: The phrase "not lose heart" addresses the human tendency to become discouraged, especially when prayers seem unanswered. In the historical context, the Jewish people were under Roman occupation, and many were longing for deliverance. Jesus encourages persistence in prayer, reflecting the belief that God is faithful and will respond in His timing. This teaching is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a>, which encourages believers not to grow weary in doing good. The call to perseverance in prayer is a reminder of the hope and trust believers should have in God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the importance of persistent prayer. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who are called to a life of prayer. 3. <a href="/topical/p/parable.htm">Parable</a> A teaching method used by Jesus to convey spiritual truths through simple accounts or analogies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_persistent_prayer.htm">The Necessity of Persistent Prayer</a> Jesus emphasizes the need for continual prayer, indicating that it should be a regular part of a believer's life. <a href="/topical/d/do_not_lose_heart.htm">Do Not Lose Heart</a> The encouragement to not lose heart suggests that prayer requires perseverance, especially when answers are delayed. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_timing.htm">Faith in God's Timing</a> Trusting in God's perfect timing is crucial, as persistent prayer builds faith and reliance on Him. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_as_a_relationship_builder.htm">Prayer as a Relationship Builder</a> Persistent prayer fosters a deeper relationship with God, aligning our hearts with His will. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a> Believers are encouraged to support one another in prayer, strengthening the community of faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 18</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_18_1-8_explain_persistent_prayer.htm">How does Luke 18:1–8 reconcile the idea of a just God with the need for persistent prayer to gain His attention? </a> <a href="/q/is_repetitive_prayer_helpful_or_harmful.htm">Is repetitive prayer beneficial or detrimental?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_pray_effectively_for_others.htm">How can we effectively pray for others' needs?</a> <a href="/q/can_christians_pray_repetitively.htm">Is it appropriate for Christians to pray repetitively?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XVIII.(1) That men ought always to pray, and not to faint.--The latter of the two verbs is noticeable as being used in the New Testament by St. Luke and St. Paul only (<a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm" title="Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;">2Corinthians 4:1</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm" title="For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.">2Corinthians 4:16</a>; <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm" title="And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.">Galatians 6:9</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-13.htm" title="But you, brothers, be not weary in well doing.">2Thessalonians 3:13</a>). The whole verse is remarkable as being one of the few instances (<a href="/luke/18-9.htm" title="And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:">Luke 18:9</a> being another) in which a parable is introduced by a distinct statement as to its drift and aim. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 1-14. - The Lord speaks the two parables on prayer - the importunate widow, and the Pharisee and publican. Verse 1. - And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. The formnla ἕλεγε δὲ καί, literally, "and he spake also," calls attention to the fact that the parable-teaching immediately to follow was a continuation of what had preceded. Indeed, the connection between the first of the two parables, which urges restless continued prayer, and the picture which the Lord had just drawn of men's state of utter forgetfulness of God, is obvious. "The Son of man has been rejected; he has gone from view; the masses are plunged in gross worldliness; men of God are become as rare as, in the days of Abraham, they were in Sodom. What, then, is the position of the Church? That of a widow whose only weapon is incessant prayer. It is only by means of this intense concentration that faith will be preserved. But such is precisely the disposition which Jesus fears may not be found even in the Church at his return" (Godet). <a href="/commentaries/luke/18-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] told Ἔλεγεν (Elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. a parable παραβολὴν (parabolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3850.htm">Strong's 3850: </a> From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. about πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. their αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. need δεῖν (dein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. to pray προσεύχεσθαι (proseuchesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. at all times πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3842.htm">Strong's 3842: </a> Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. lose heart: ἐνκακεῖν (enkakein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1573.htm">Strong's 1573: </a> To be faint, be weary. 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