Luke 18

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 18 of 24

¹ And He also spoke a parable to them to teach that it is always necessary to pray, and not to be wearied

² saying, A certain judge was in a certain city, not fearing God and not respecting man.

³ And a widow was in that city, and she came to him, saying, Avenge me from my adversary.

Chapter Summary

1 The importunate widow. 15 Children brought to Christ. 31 He foretells His death.

προσεύχομαι pray G4336

δικαιόω justify, declare righteous G1344

ταπεινόω humble, abase G5013

βασιλεία kingdom G932

αἰώνιος eternal, everlasting G166

σῴζω save, heal G4982

Jesus

Teaches parables on prayer and humility, blesses children, calls the rich ruler, heals the blind man

Peter

Declares the disciples have left all to follow Jesus

Pharisee

In the parable, prays exalting himself and is not justified

Tax collector

In the parable, prays for mercy as a sinner and goes home justified

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