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Luke 18
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1And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
1He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up,
2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
2saying, “There was a judge in a certain city who didn’t fear God and didn’t respect man.
3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
3A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, ‘Defend me from my adversary!’
4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
4He wouldn’t for a while; but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man,
5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
5yet because this widow bothers me, I will defend her, or else she will wear me out by her continual coming.’”
6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
6The Lord said, “Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.
7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
7Won’t God avenge his chosen ones who are crying out to him day and night, and yet he exercises patience with them?
8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
8I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”
9And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
9He also spoke this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others:
10Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
10“Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
11The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
11The Pharisee stood and prayed by himself like this: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of men: extortionists, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
12I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
12I fast twice a week. I give tithes of all that I get.’
13And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
13But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn’t even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his chest, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’
14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
14I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
15And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
15They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
16But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
16Jesus summoned them, saying, “Allow the little children to come to me, and don’t hinder them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these.
17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
17Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn’t receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.”
18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
18A certain ruler asked him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
19And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
19Jesus asked him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one: God.
20Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.
20You know the commandments: ‘Don’t commit adultery,’ ‘Don’t murder,’ ‘Don’t steal,’ ‘Don’t give false testimony,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’”
21And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
21He said, “I have observed all these things from my youth up.”
22Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
22When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
23And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
23But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.
24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
24Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!
25For 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.
25For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”
26And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?
26Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”
27And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
27But he said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
28Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.
28Peter said, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.”
29And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,
29He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children, for God’s Kingdom’s sake,
30Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
30who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the world to come, eternal life.”
31Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
31He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be completed.
32For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:
32For he will be delivered up to the Gentiles, will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit on.
33And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.
33They will scourge and kill him. On the third day, he will rise again.”
34And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
34They understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they didn’t understand the things that were said.
35And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
35As he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.
36And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
36Hearing a multitude going by, he asked what this meant.
37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
37They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
38And he cried , saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
38He cried out, “Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!”
39And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
39Those who led the way rebuked him, that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “You son of David, have mercy on me!”
40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
40Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,
41Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
41“What do you want me to do?” He said, “Lord, that I may see again.”
42And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.
42Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you.”
43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
43Immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God. All the people, when they saw it, praised God.