Thematic Bible
Luke 18:1 (show verse)
He put forth a similitude unto them, signifying that men ought always to pray, and not to be weary,
Luke 18:2 (show verse)
saying, "There was a Judge in a certain city, which feared not God neither regarded man.
Luke 18:3 (show verse)
And there was a certain widow in the same city, which came unto him saying, 'Avenge me of mine adversary.'
Luke 18:4 (show verse)
And he would not for a while. But afterward he said unto himself, 'Though I fear not God, nor care for man,
Luke 18:5 (show verse)
yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her: lest at the last she come, and hag on me.'"
Luke 18:6 (show verse)
And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge sayeth.
Luke 18:7 (show verse)
And shall not God avenge his elect, which cry night and day unto him? Yea though he defer them:
Luke 18:8 (show verse)
I tell you, he will avenge them, and that quickly. Nevertheless, when the son of man cometh, suppose ye that he shall find faith on the earth?"
Luke 18:9 (show verse)
And he put forth this similitude, unto certain which trusted in themselves, that they were perfect, and despised others.
Luke 18:10 (show verse)
"Two men went up into the temple to pray: the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
Luke 18:11 (show verse)
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, 'God, I thank thee that I am not as other men are; extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or as this publican.
Luke 18:12 (show verse)
I fast twice in the week. I give tithe of all that I possess.'
Luke 18:13 (show verse)
And the publican stood afar off, and would not lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote his breast, saying, 'God be merciful to me, a sinner.'
Luke 18:14 (show verse)
I tell you, This man departed home to his house justified more than the other. For every man that exalteth himself, shall be brought low: And he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted."
Luke 18:15 (show verse)
They brought unto him also babes, that he should touch them. When the disciples saw that, they rebuked them.
Luke 18:16 (show verse)
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, "Suffer children to come unto me, and forbid them not. For of such is the kingdom of God.
Luke 18:17 (show verse)
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever receiveth not the kingdom of God, as a child: he shall not enter therein."
Luke 18:18 (show verse)
And a certain ruler asked him, saying, "Good Master: what ought I to do, to obtain eternal life?"
Luke 18:19 (show verse)
Jesus said unto him, "Why callest thou me good? None is good, save God only.
Luke 18:20 (show verse)
Thou knowest the commandments: Thou shalt not commit adultery, thou shalt not kill, thou shalt not steal, thou shalt not bear false witness; Honour thy father, and thy mother."
Luke 18:21 (show verse)
And he said, "All of these have I kept from my youth."
Luke 18:22 (show verse)
When Jesus heard that, he said unto him, "Yet lackest thou one thing. Sell all that thou hast, and distribute it unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, and follow me."
Luke 18:23 (show verse)
When he heard that, he was heavy, for he was very rich.
Luke 18:24 (show verse)
When Jesus saw him mourn, he said, "With what difficulty shall they that have riches, enter into the kingdom of God:
Luke 18:25 (show verse)
Easier it is for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."
Luke 18:26 (show verse)
Then said they that heard that, "And who shall then be saved?"
Luke 18:27 (show verse)
And he said, "Things which are impossible with men are possible with God."
Luke 18:28 (show verse)
Then Peter said, "Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee."
Luke 18:29 (show verse)
And he said unto them, "Verily I say unto you, there is no man that leaveth house: other father and mother, other brethren, or wife, or children: for the kingdom of God's sake,
Luke 18:30 (show verse)
which same shall not receive much more in this world, and in the world to come: life everlasting."
Luke 18:31 (show verse)
He took unto him twelve, and said unto them, "Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all shall be fulfilled that are written by the prophets of the son of man.
Luke 18:32 (show verse)
He shall be delivered unto the gentiles, and shall be mocked, and shall be despitefully entreated, and shall be spitted on:
Luke 18:33 (show verse)
and when they have scourged him, they will put him to death, and the third day, shall he arise again."
Luke 18:34 (show verse)
But they understood none of these things. And this saying was hid from them. And they perceived not the things which were spoken.
Luke 18:35 (show verse)
And it came to pass, as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging.
Luke 18:36 (show verse)
And when he heard the people pass by, he asked what it meant.
Luke 18:37 (show verse)
And they said unto him that Jesus of Nazareth, passed by.
Luke 18:38 (show verse)
And he cried, saying, "Jesus the son of David, have thou mercy on me."
Luke 18:39 (show verse)
And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace. But he much the more so cried, "Thou son of David, have mercy on me."
Luke 18:40 (show verse)
And Jesus stood still, and commanded him, to be brought unto him. And when he was come near, he asked him,
Luke 18:41 (show verse)
saying, "What wilt thou, that I do unto thee?" And he said, "Lord, that I may receive my sight."
Luke 18:42 (show verse)
Jesus said unto him, "Receive thy sight: Thy faith hath saved thee."
Luke 18:43 (show verse)
And immediately he saw, and followed him, praising God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave laud to God.