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Yet, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on 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 to some who relied on themselves as being righteous men, and looked down upon all others, He addressed this parable. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>"Two men went up to the Temple to pray," He said; "one being a Pharisee and the other a tax-gatherer. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>The Pharisee, standing erect, prayed as follows by himself: "'O God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people—I am not a thief nor a cheat nor an adulterer, nor do I even resemble this tax-gatherer. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>I fast twice a week. I pay the tithe on all my gains.' <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>"But the tax-gatherer, standing far back, would not so much as lift his eyes to Heaven, but kept beating his breast and saying, "'O God, be reconciled to me, sinner that I am.' <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>"I tell you that this man went home more thoroughly absolved from guilt than the other; for every one who uplifts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be uplifted."</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>On one occasion people also brought with them their infants, for Him to touch them; but the disciples, noticing this, proceeded to find fault with them. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>Jesus however called the infants to Him. "Let the little children come to me," He said; "do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of God belongs. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>I tell you in solemn truth that, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it."</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>The question was put to Him by a Ruler: "Good Rabbi, what shall I do to inherit the Life of the Ages?" <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>"Why do you call me good?" replied Jesus; "there is no one good but One, namely God. <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 lie in giving evidence;' 'Honour thy father and thy mother.'" <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>"All of those," he replied, "I have kept from my youth." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>On receiving this answer Jesus said to him, "There is still one thing wanting in you. Sell everything you possess and give the money to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; and then come, follow me." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>But on hearing these words he was deeply sorrowful, for he was exceedingly rich. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Jesus saw his sorrow, and said, "With how hard a struggle do the possessors of riches ever enter the Kingdom of God! <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>Why, it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>"Who then can be saved?" exclaimed the hearers. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>"Things impossible with man," He replied, "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, "See, we have given up our homes and have followed you." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>"I solemnly tell you," replied Jesus, "that there is no one who has left house or wife, or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of God's Kingdom, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>who shall not certainly receive many times as much in this life, and in the age that is coming the Life of the Ages."</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 drew the Twelve to Him and said, "See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything written in the Prophets which refers to the Son of Man will be fulfilled. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>For He will be given up to the Gentiles, and be mocked, outraged and spit upon. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>They will scourge Him and put Him to death, and on the third day He will rise to life again." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>Nothing of this did they understand. The words were a mystery to them, nor could they see what He meant.</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>As Jesus came near to Jericho, there was a blind man sitting by the way-side begging. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>He heard a crowd of people going past, and inquired what it all meant. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>"Jesus the Nazarene is passing by," they told him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>Then, at the top of his voice, he cried out, "Jesus, son of David, take pity on me." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>Those in front reproved him and tried to silence him; but he continued shouting, louder than ever, "Son of David, take pity on me." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>At length Jesus stopped and desired them to bring the man to Him; and when he had come close to Him He asked him, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>"What shall I do for you?" "Sir," he replied, "let me recover my sight." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>"Recover your sight," said Jesus: "your faith has cured you." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/18-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>No sooner were the words spoken than the man regained his sight and followed Jesus, giving glory to God; and all the people, seeing it, gave praise to God.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Weymouth New testament<br /><br /><a href="//intbible.com">Section Headings Courtesy INT Bible<br />© 2012, Used by Permission</a><span class="p"><br /><br /><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><div id="rightbox"><div class="padright"><div id="pic"><iframe width="100%" height="860" scrolling="no" src="//biblescan.com/mpad/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 src="//biblemenus.com/adframe120.htm" width="122" height="602" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /></td></tr></table></div></div></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="/botmenubhnm2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe><div align="center"><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span></div></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>