Parallel Verses

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,

New American Standard Bible

Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart,

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 always and not become discouraged:

International Standard Version

Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray all the time and never give up.

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;

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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

he spake
λέγω 
Lego 
Usage: 1045

παραβολή 
Parabole 
Usage: 38


Usage: 0

δεῖ 
Dei 
Usage: 72

πάντοτε 
Pantote 
Usage: 30

to pray
προσεύχομαι 
Proseuchomai 
Usage: 61

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

not
μή 
me 
not, no, that not, God forbid 9, lest, neither, no man , but, none, not translated,
Usage: 493

Devotionals

Devotionals about Luke 18:1

Devotionals containing Luke 18:1

References

Prayers for Luke 18:1

Context Readings

The Parable Of The Unjust Judge

1 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, 2 saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and had no respect for man.


Cross References

Colossians 4:2

Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.

Romans 12:12

constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],

Ephesians 6:18

With all prayer and petition pray [with specific requests] at all times [on every occasion and in every season] in the Spirit, and with this in view, stay alert with all perseverance and petition [interceding in prayer] for all God’s people.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

be unceasing and persistent in prayer;

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.

Psalm 55:16-17


As for me, I shall call upon God,
And the Lord will save me.

Luke 21:36

But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].”

Genesis 32:24-26

So Jacob was left alone, and a Man [came and] wrestled with him until daybreak.

Job 27:8-10


“For what is the hope of the godless, even though he has gained [in this world],
When God takes his life?

Psalm 27:13


I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.

Psalm 65:2


O You who hear prayer,
To You all mankind comes.

Psalm 86:3


Be gracious and merciful to me, O Lord,
For to You I cry out all the day long.

Psalm 102:17


He has regarded the prayer of the destitute,
And has not despised their prayer.

Genesis 32:9-12

Jacob said, “O God of my father Abraham and God of my father Isaac, the Lord, who said to me, ‘Return to your country and to your people, and I will make you prosper,’

Psalm 142:5-7


I cried out to You, O Lord;
I said, “You are my refuge,
My portion in the land of the living.

Jeremiah 29:12

Then you will call on Me and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear [your voice] and I will listen to you.

Jonah 2:7


“When my soul was fainting within me,
I remembered the Lord,
And my prayer came to You,
Into Your holy temple.

Luke 11:5-9

Then He said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and goes to him at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves [of bread];

2 Corinthians 4:1

Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouraged nor lose our motivation.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.

Hebrews 12:3-5

Just consider and meditate on Him who endured from sinners such bitter hostility against Himself [consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

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