< Luke 18 >

1 And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men should always to pray, and not to faint;
And he spoke a parable to them, that they ought always to pray, and not to become weary,
2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
saying: There was in a certain city a judge, who neither feared God nor regarded man.
3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.
And there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, and said: Avenge me on my opponent at law.
4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
And for a while he refused. But afterward he said within himself: Though I fear not God, nor regard man,
5 Yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
yet, because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge says.
And the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge says;
7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night to him, though he bear long with them?
and will not God avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, though he delay long in respect to them?
8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?
I say to you, that he will avenge them speedily. Yet, when the Son of man comes, will he find the faith on the earth?
9 And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
And he spoke this parable to some, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and who despised others.
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 to pray, the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself: God, I thank thee that I am not as other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
And the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying: God, be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
I say to you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For every one that exalts himself, shall be humbled; but he that humbles himself, shall be exalted.
15 And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
And they brought to him infants also, that he might touch them. But when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
16 But Jesus called them to him, and said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
And Jesus called them to him, and said: Let the little children come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.
17 Truly I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
Verily I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God, as a little child, shall in no way enter into it.
18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? (aiōnios g166)
And a certain ruler asked him, saying: Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? (aiōnios g166)
19 And Jesus said to him, Why call you me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
And Jesus said to him: Why do you call me good? None is good but one, that is God.
20 You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and your mother.
You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery; Do not kill; Do not steal; Do not bear false testimony; Honor your father and your mother.
21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
He replied: All these have I kept from my youth.
22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said to him, Yet lack you one thing: sell all that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
When Jesus heard this, he said to him: One thing you yet lack; sell all that you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
And when he heard this, he was very sad, for he was very rich.
24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
When Jesus saw that he was very sad, he said: How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom, of God.
26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?
And those who heard it said: Who, then, can be saved?
27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
He replied: Things that are impossible with men, are possible with God.
28 Then Peter said, See, we have left all, and followed you.
Then Peter said: Behold, we have left all and followed thee.
29 And he said to them, Truly I say to you, There is no man that has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,
And he said to them: Verily I say to you, There is no one that has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,
30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. (aiōn g165, aiōnios g166)
who shall not receive manifold more in this time, and in the age to come, eternal life. (aiōn g165, aiōnios g166)
31 Then he took to him the twelve, and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
And he took the twelve aside, and said to them: Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.:
32 For he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:
For he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be derided and insulted and spit upon;
33 And they shall whip him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.
and they shall scourge him, and put him to death, and on the third day he shall rise again.
34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
And they understood none of these things; and this saying was concealed from them; and they understood not the things that were spoken.
35 And it came to pass, that as he was come near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
And it came to pass, that, as he came near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road begging.
36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this meant.
37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passes by.
And they told him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by.
38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me.
And he cried out and said: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me.
39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, You son of David, have mercy on me.
And those who went before rebuked him, that he should be silent. But he cried so much the more: Son of David, have mercy on me.
40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought to him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be brought to him. And when he came near, he asked him,
41 Saying, What will you that I shall do to you? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
saying: What do you wish me to do for you? he replied: Lord, that I may receive my sight.
42 And Jesus said to him, Receive your sight: your faith has saved you.
And Jesus said to him: Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.
43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
And he immediately received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

< Luke 18 >