Luke 18
1 And He spoke a parable to them that it behooves them to pray always, and not to faint;
Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and never despair.
2 saying, There was a certain judge in a certain city, fearing not God, and regarding not man.
“There was,” he said, “in a certain town a judge, who had no fear of God nor regard for man.
3 And there was a widow in that city; and she continued to come to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
In the same town there was a widow who went to him again and again, and said ‘Grant me justice against my opponent.’
4 And he was not willing for a time: but after these things he said in himself, Though I fear not God nor regard man,
For a time the judge refused, but afterwards he said to himself ‘Although I am without fear of God or regard for man,
5 yet because this widow causes me trouble, I will avenge her, lest coming forever she may smite me in the face.
yet, as this widow is so troublesome, I will grant her justice, to stop her from plaguing me with her endless visits.’”
6 But the Lord said, I fear what the unjust judge says.
Then the Master added: “Listen to what this iniquitous judge says!
7 And shall not God avenge His elect, crying to Him day and night, and He is long-suffering over them?
And God — will not he see that his own People, who cry to him night and day, have justice done them — though he holds his hand?
8 I say unto you, that He will avenge them speedily. Moreover the Son of man having come, will He then find faith upon the earth?
He will, I tell you, have justice done them, and that soon! Yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”
9 And He spoke this parable to certain ones having confidence in themselves that they are righteous, and despising the rest.
Another time, speaking to people who were satisfied that they were religious, and who regarded every one else with scorn, Jesus told this parable —
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
“Two men went up into the Temple Courts to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax-gatherer.
11 The Pharisee standing was praying in these words, God, I thank thee because I am not like the rest of the men, extortioners, unjust, adulterous, or even as this publican:
The Pharisee stood forward and began praying to himself in this way — ‘O God, I thank thee that I am not like other men — thieves, rogues, adulterers — or even like this tax-gatherer.
12 I fast twice per week; I give tithes of all things so many as I possess.
I fast twice a week, and give a tenth of everything I get to God.’
13 But the publican, standing a great way off, did not wish even to lift up his eyes to the heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, be merciful to me the sinner.
Meanwhile the tax-gatherer stood at a distance, not venturing even ‘to raise his eyes to Heaven’; but he kept striking his breast and saying ‘O God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’
14 I say unto you, He went down to his house justified rather than the other: because every one exalting himself shall be abased; and the one humbling himself shall be exalted.
This man, I tell you, went home pardoned, rather than the other; for every one who exalts himself will be humbled, while every one who humbles himself shall be exalted.”
15 And they were indeed bringing the infants to Him, that He should touch them: but the disciples seeing rebuked them.
Some of the people were bringing even their babies to Jesus, for him to touch them; but, when the disciples saw it, they began to find fault with those who had brought them.
16 And Jesus calling them to Him, said, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Jesus, however, called the little children to him. “Let the little children come to me,” he said, “and do not hinder them; for it is to the childlike that the Kingdom of God belongs.
17 Truly I say unto you, whosoever may not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, can not enter into it.
I tell you, unless a man receives the Kingdom of God like a child, he will not enter it at all.”
18 And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, Good Teacher, having done what, shall I inherit eternal life? (aiōnios g166)
And one of the Presidents asked Jesus this question — “Good Teacher, what must I do if I am to gain Immortal Life?” (aiōnios g166)
19 And Jesus said to him, Why do you call me good? No one is good, except One, God.
“Why do you call me good?” answered Jesus. “No one is good but God.
20 You know the commandments, thou must not commit adultery, thou must not murder, thou must not steal, thou must not bear false witness, honor thy father and mother.
You know the commandments — ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not say what is false about others, Honour thy father and thy mother.’”
21 And he said, All these things have I kept from my youth.
“I have observed all these,” he replied, “from childhood.”
22 And Jesus hearing these things, said to him, Still one thing is lacking to thee: Sell all things whatsoever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Hearing this, Jesus said to him: “There is one thing still lacking in you; sell everything that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have wealth in Heaven; then come and follow me.”
23 And hearing these things, he went away very sorrowful; for he was exceedingly rich.
But the man became greatly distressed on hearing this, for he was extremely rich.
24 Jesus seeing him said, How hardly will those having riches enter into the kingdom of God!
Seeing this, Jesus said to his disciples: “How hard it is for men of wealth to enter the Kingdom of God!
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to go into the kingdom of God.
It is easier, indeed, for a camel to get through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God!”
26 And those hearing said, And who is able to be saved?
“Then who can be saved?” asked those who heard this.
27 And He said, Those things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
But Jesus said: “What is impossible with men is possible with God.”
28 And Peter said, Behold, we have left all things, and followed thee.
“But we,” said Peter, “we left what belonged to us and followed you.”
29 And He said to them, Truly I say unto you, that there is no one who has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,
“I tell you,” he answered, “that there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children, on account of the Kingdom of God,
31 And taking the twelve aside, He said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things which have been written by the prophets shall be perfected to the Son of man.
Gathering the Twelve round him, Jesus said to them: “Listen! We are going up to Jerusalem; and there everything that is written in the Prophets will be done to the Son of Man.
32 For He will be delivered to the Gentiles; and be mocked, and insulted, and spat upon:
For he will be given up to the Gentiles, mocked, insulted and spat upon;
33 and having scourged Him, they will kill Him; and He will arise the third day.
they will scourge him, and then put him to death; and on the third day he will rise again.”
34 And they understood none of these things; and this word was hidden from them, and they did not know the things spoken.
The Apostles did not comprehend any of this; his meaning was unintelligible to them, and they did not understand what he was saying.
35 And it came to pass, while He was drawing nigh to Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting by the wayside begging.
As Jesus was getting near Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road-side, begging.
36 And hearing the multitude passing by, he inquired what it might be.
Hearing a crowd going by, the man asked what was the matter;
37 And they told him that Jesus the Nazarene is going along.
and, when people told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing,
38 And he cried out saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
he shouted out: “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me!”
39 And the passersby continued to rebuke him, that he should keep silent: but he continued to cry out much more, O thou son of David, have mercy on me.
Those who were in front kept telling him to be quiet, but he continued to call out the louder: “Son of David, take pity on me!”
40 And Jesus standing, commanded him to be led to Him; and he drawing nigh, He asked him,
Then Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. And, when he had come close up to him, Jesus asked him:
41 What do you wish that I shall do to you? And he said, Lord, that I may look up.
“What do you want me to do for you?” “Master,” he said, “I want to recover my sight.”
42 And Jesus said to him, Look up: thy faith hath saved thee.
And Jesus said: “Recover your sight, your faith has delivered you.”
43 And immediately he looked up, and followed Him, glorifying God: and all the people, seeing, gave praise to God.
Instantly he recovered his sight, and began to follow Jesus, praising God. And all the people, on seeing it, gave glory to God.
