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International Standard Version
Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray all the time and never give up.
New American Standard Bible
Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they
King James Version
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Holman Bible
He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray
A Conservative Version
And he also spoke a parable to them about it being necessary to always pray, and not to give up,
American Standard Version
And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Amplified
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,
An Understandable Version
Then Jesus told His disciples a parable for the purpose of showing them that they should pray continually and not become discouraged.
Anderson New Testament
And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary,
Bible in Basic English
And he made a story for them, the point of which was that men were to go on making prayer and not get tired;
Common New Testament
Then he told them a parable, to show that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Jesus propos'd likewise this parable to them, to show that they should persevere in prayer, and not be discouraged.
Darby Translation
And he spoke also a parable to them to the purport that they should always pray and not faint,
Godbey New Testament
And He spoke a parable to them that it behooves them to pray always, and not to faint;
Goodspeed New Testament
He gave them an illustration to show that they must always pray and not give up,
John Wesley New Testament
And he spake a parable to them to this end, that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Julia Smith Translation
And he spake to them a parable, that they must always pray, and not lose courage;
King James 2000
And he spoke a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he told them a parable to [show that] they must always pray and not be discouraged,
Modern King James verseion
And He also spoke a parable to them to teach it is always right to pray, and not to faint,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He put forth a similitude unto them, signifying that men ought always to pray, and not to be weary,
Moffatt New Testament
He also told them a parable about the need of always praying and never losing heart.
Montgomery New Testament
He also taught them by a parable how they ought always to pray and never to lose heart.
NET Bible
Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart.
New Heart English Bible
He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,
Noyes New Testament
And he spoke a parable to them to show that they ought to pray always, and not be fainthearted:
Sawyer New Testament
AND he spoke also a parable to them, that men ought to pray at all times, and not to faint;
The Emphasized Bible
And he was speaking a parable unto them, as to its being needful for them always to pray, and not be faint-hearted;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
THEN he spake also to them a parable, to shew that we ought to pray always, and not faint;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and never despair.
Webster
And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Weymouth New Testament
He also taught them by a parable that they must always pray and never lose heart.
Williams New Testament
Now He told them the following story to show how necessary it is for people always to pray and never to give up:
World English Bible
He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,
Worrell New Testament
And He spake a parable to them, to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Worsley New Testament
And He spake also a parable to them, to shew that men ought always to pray, and not to faint:
Youngs Literal Translation
And he spake also a simile to them, that it behoveth us always to pray, and not to faint,
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Devotionals about Luke 18:1
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Context Readings
The Parable Of The Unjust Judge
1 Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray all the time and never give up. 2 He said, "In a city there was a judge who didn't fear God or respect people.
Cross References
Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer. Be alert and thankful when you pray.
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.
Ephesians 6:18
Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request. Likewise, be alert with your most diligent efforts and pray for all the saints.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Continually be prayerful.
Philippians 4:6
Never worry about anything. Instead, in every situation let your petitions be made known to God through prayers and requests, with thanksgiving.
Psalm 55:16-17
I call upon God, and the LORD will deliver me.
Luke 21:36
So be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of Man."
Genesis 32:24-26
And so Jacob was left alone, and he struggled with a man until daybreak.
Job 27:8-10
For where is the hope of the godless when he is eliminated; when God takes away his life?
Psalm 27:13
I believe that I will see the LORD's goodness in the land of the living.
Psalm 65:2
Since you hear prayer, everybody will come to you.
Psalm 86:3
Have mercy on me Lord, for I call on you all day long.
Psalm 102:17
He will turn to the prayer of the destitute, not despising their prayer.
Genesis 32:9-12
Then Jacob prayed, "O God of my father Abraham, O God of my father Isaac, O LORD, you who told me, "Return to your country and to your relatives and I'll cause things to go well for you.'
Psalm 142:5-7
So I cry to you, Lord, declaring, "You are my refuge, my only possession while I am on this earth."
Jeremiah 29:12
When you call out to me and come and pray to me, I'll hear you.
Jonah 2:7
"As my life was fading away, I remembered the LORD; and my prayer came to you in your holy Temple.
Luke 11:5-9
Then he told them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, "Friend, let me borrow three loaves of bread.
2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore, since we have this ministry through the mercy shown to us, we do not get discouraged.
Galatians 6:9
Let's not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of the Messiah Jesus, sends you his greetings. He is always wrestling in his prayers for you, so that you may stand mature, completely convinced of the entire will of God.
Hebrews 12:3-5
Think about the one who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you may not become tired and give up.