Luke 18
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- 18:1 Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart. 38
- 18:13 The tax collector, though, kept back at a distance and would not even lift his eyes toward heaven. Instead he struck his chest again and again and said, 'God, be merciful to me, the sinner!' 11
- 18:7 Then surely God will give justice to the people he has chosen, when they call out to him day and night. Will he be slow to help them? 8
- 18:8 I tell you, he will see them vindicated, and without delay. Even so, when the Son of Man comes, will he find this kind of faith on the earth?" 7
- 18:2 He said, "There was once a judge in a certain city who did not fear God and had no regard for anyone. 6
- 18:3 In that city there was also a widow who came to him again and again. She said, 'Give me my rights against my opponent.' 6
- 18:4 For a while he refused. But later he said to himself, 'I do not fear God and I have no regard for anyone. 6
- 18:5 Still, this widow is such a nuisance that I will give her justice. If I do not, she will keep coming until she wears me out.'" 6
- 18:6 The Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says. 6
- 18:9 There were some who relied on themselves, sure that they were righteous, and who looked down on all others. Jesus told them this parable. 5
- 18:11 The Pharisee stood and prayed this prayer about himself: 'God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity, who are swindlers, crooks and adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 5
- 18:14 I tell you, it was this man, not the other, who went home put right with God. For everyone who lifts themselves up will be brought low, and the one who takes the low place will be lifted up." 5
- 18:10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector. 4
- 18:16 But Jesus called them over and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not try to stop them. The kingdom of God belongs to those who are like them. 3
- 18:27 He answered, "What human beings cannot do is possible for God." 3
- 18:29 He answered them, "Truly I tell you, anyone who has left a house, a wife, brothers, parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God 3
- 18:30 is sure to be given back far more in this life, and in the age that is coming, eternal life." 3
- 18:22 Hearing this, Jesus told him, "You are still missing one thing. Sell all your possessions and hand out the money to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven. After that, come and follow me." 1
- 18:24 Seeing this, Jesus said, "What a hard thing it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! 1
- 18:34 But the Twelve understood none of this. What he said was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what he meant. 1
- 18:41 "What would you like me to do for you?" He answered, "Lord, I want to see again." 1
- 18:43 At once he could see, and he followed him, giving glory to God. All the people saw what happened, and they gave praise to God. 1
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Where it is preached
- Men Who Moved Heaven ·
Scripture Appendix: Prayers and Promises cites Luke 18:1
…to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Luke 18:1 — “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and…
- Practical Religion ·
Prayer cites Luke xviii. 1
"Men ought always to pray."—Luke xviii. 1. "I will that men pray everywhere."—1 Tim. ii. 8. Prayer is the most important subject in…
- The Key Teachings of George MacDonald ·
Men Ought Always to Pray cites LUKE 18:1
…spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. LUKE 18:1 MacDonald wrote two sermons on a single verse, the one that introduces the parable of the…
- The Key Teachings of C. S. Lewis ·
The Great Sin cites LUKE 18:9
…unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others. LUKE 18:9 Religious pride Lewis was especially concerned about pride among religious people. He…
- How to Pray ·
Always Praying and Not Fainting cites Luke 18:1-8
…to pray and not to faint. The first parable is found in Luke 11:5-8, and the other in Luke 18:1-8. “And He said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at…
- Prayer – The Pulse of Life ·
An Introduction to Prayer cites Luke 18:1
…too. That is how you know His heart, and will. Hallelujah! 3. Prayer is also a necessity. Luke 18:1 says: “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” Clearly, this is not a request. The…
- Women Who Moved Heaven ·
Monica of Hippo — The Mother Whose Tears Moved Heaven cites Luke 18:1
…of prayer embodied the imperative: “that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1, NIV). Seventeen years is a long time to pray for one person’s soul. Monica prayed…
- Divine Healing ·
Persevering Prayer cites Luke 18:1
Luke 18:1—8 The necessity of praying with perseverance is the secret of all spiritual life. What a…
- Women Who Moved Heaven ·
Scripture Appendix: Prayers in God’s Word cites Luke 18:1
…— “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Chapter 1 — Monica of Hippo Luke 18:1 — “That they should always pray and not give up.” Psalm 56:8 — “You keep track of all my…
- Unspoken Sermons ·
The Word of Jesus on Prayer cites Luke xviii. 1
'They ought always to pray.' — St. Luke xviii. 1. The impossibility of doing what we would as we would, drives us to look for help. And…
- Unspoken Sermons ·
Man's Difficulty Concerning Prayer cites Luke xviii. 1
'—and not to faint.' — St. Luke xviii. 1. 'How should any design of the All-wise be altered in response to prayer of ours!' How…
- Portraits of Courage – Praying Hyde ·
The Half-Hour Rule cites Luke 18:1
…spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1, ASV). The widow in the parable kept coming to the unjust judge until he gave in. If even…
- Men Who Moved Heaven ·
Charles Spurgeon — The Prince of Preachers Who Prayed cites Luke 18:1
…told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1, NIV). He argued that God’s delays were not denials. He was a wise Father who knew that…
- Portraits of Courage – Praying Hyde ·
Appendix A: Twenty-Five Lessons from Hyde’s Prayer Life cites Luke 18:1
…(Isaiah 62:6-7, ASV). Jesus taught “that they ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1, ASV). 13. Put the Holy Spirit First Hyde asked pastors whether the Holy Spirit was first…
- Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee ·
Faith, Prayer, and the Life of Dependence cites Luke 18:1
…persistent widow was given “to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1, ASV). Delay tests what we believe about God. When an answer is immediate, gratitude is…
- The Key Teachings of E. M. Bounds ·
Pray and Never Faint cites LUKE 18:1
…spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; LUKE 18:1 If there is one note Bounds sounded more often than any other, it is importunity: prayer…
- Days of Heaven Upon Earth ·
July cites Luke xviii. 1
…So linked in loving unity May our days as Heaven be. July 14 “Men ought always to pray” (Luke xviii. 1). Let this be a day of prayer. Let us see that our highest ministry and power is to deal…
- Men of Prayer ·
E. M. Bounds (1835 – 1913) cites Luke 18:1
…of prayer — has been answered on a scale he could never have imagined. Key Scriptures Luke 18:1 (NKJV) — “Men always ought to pray and not lose heart.” Ephesians 6:18 (NKJV) — “Praying…
- The Key Teachings of R. A. Torrey ·
Praying in the Holy Ghost cites LUKE 18:1
…spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. LUKE 18:1 He believed that many prayers fail not because God refuses, but because we stop asking…
- A Retrospect (For Teens) ·
The Locked Room cites Luke 18:1
…told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.” — Luke 18:1 (ESV) On the very afternoon Hudson Taylor sat reading that booklet, his mother was…
- Real Questions – Book 1 ·
Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? cites Luke 18:1
…to a judge, because He wanted His followers “to pray at all times and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1). Some prayers are answered after weeks or years. Some people have prayed for a family…
- The Ministry of Intercession ·
Because of His Importunity cites Luke xviii. 1–8
…night, and He is long-suffering with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily.”—Luke xviii. 1–8. Our Lord Jesus thought it of such importance that we should know the need of…
- Men Who Moved Heaven ·
Introduction: The Secret of Those Who Shook the World cites Luke 18:1
…a parable specifically to show them “that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1, NIV). That word always is remarkable. Not when the mood strikes. Not in moments of…
- Prayer – The Pulse of Life ·
Importance of Prayer cites Luke 18:1
…don’t give up or lose hope , but stay connected to God. Take a look at this scripture in Luke 18:1, “And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose…
- The Key Teachings of Jeanne Guyon ·
Blow the Fire Softly cites LUKE 18:1
…spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. LUKE 18:1 Where the beginner needs care Her counsel is good, but three cautions will keep it…
- The Key Teachings of Augustine of Hippo ·
The Son of These Tears cites LUKE 18:1
…spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. LUKE 18:1 There is no way to make those years sound easy. They were not a story yet. They were a…
- The Key Teachings of Andrew Murray ·
The Faith That Takes cites LUKE 18:1
…spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. LUKE 18:1 He used two images. Water must sometimes gather behind a dam before it comes down in…
- The Key Teachings of Martin Luther ·
A Simple Way to Pray cites LUKE 18:1
…spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. LUKE 18:1 FOR REFLECTION AND ACTION 1. Make prayer the first and last business of each day this…
- The Key Teachings of Dwight L. Moody ·
Ask, Seek, Knock cites LUKE 18:1
…spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. LUKE 18:1 He distinguishes three kinds of Christians: those who ask, those who seek, and those who…
- The Key Teachings of Corrie ten Boom ·
Cashing the Cheques cites LUKE 18:1
…spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. LUKE 18:1 Betsie prays She also told what prayer could do in the worst of places. In How to Forgive…
- The Key Teachings of A. B. Simpson ·
The Life of Prayer cites LUKE 18:1
Men ought always to pray, and not to faint. LUKE 18:1 Simpson built a movement, a college, a magazine and a missionary society, and he…
- The Gospel of Healing ·
Scripture Testimonies cites Luke xviii. 1
…and glory, and the man becomes a loving Disciple. BLIND BARTIMEUS AND HIS COMPANION. Luke xviii. 1. There was a deep insight in the cry of Bartimaeus, "Thou Son of David." Jesus was now…
- Evening by Evening ·
November cites Luke 18:1
…Master's glory? Lord Jesus, teach us to pray. November 13 “Men ought always to pray.” (Luke 18:1) If men ought always to pray and not to faint, much more Christian men. Jesus has sent…
- Sermons on Several Occasions ·
The Means of Grace cites Luke 18:1–5
…widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest, by her continual coming, she weary me.” (Luke 18:1–5.) The application of this our Lord himself hath made: “Hear what the unjust judge saith!”…
- Old Paths ·
Having the Spirit cites Luke xviii. 7
…supplication.” (Zech. xii. 10.) The elect of God are said to “cry to Him night and day.” (Luke xviii. 7.) They cannot help it: their prayers may be poor, and weak, and wandering,—but pray they…
- Old Paths ·
Perseverance cites Luke xviii. 7
…fruits of the Spirit. It belongs to “the elect of God, who cry to Him night and day.” (Luke xviii. 7.) It belongs to those who know the Lord Jesus by. experience, and have faith, and hope…
- Holiness ·
Wants of the Times cites Luke xviii. 8
…and seducers shall wax worse and worse.”—“There shall come in the last days scoffers.” (Luke xviii. 8; 2 Tim. iii. 13; 2 Peter iii. 3.) Here in England scepticism is that natural rebound from…
- How to Bring Men to Christ ·
Dealing with Those Who Entertain False Hopes cites Luke xviii. 9
…a faith that rested upon her feelings and a faith that rested upon the word of God. Luke xviii. 9‒14, can also be used in the following way; you can say “there was a man in the Bible who…
- The Way to God (For Teens) ·
The Proud Man and the Honest Man cites Luke 18:9–14
…someone. That wife’s persistent prayer and love mattered. One thing to do this week: read Luke 18:9–14 this week and ask yourself honestly which man you are more like. Then pray the tax…
- A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections ·
VI. Gracious affections are attended with evangelical humiliation cites Luke 18:9
…to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants,” Luke 15:18, &c. See also Luke 18:9, &c.: “And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were…
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