“1 And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought
always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge,
which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in
that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4
And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself,
Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow
troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary
me. 6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7 And shall
not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though
he bear long with them? 8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily.
Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the
earth?”
“9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves
that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 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 thee, that I
am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as
this publican. 12 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 unto 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 exalteth
himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”
“15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them:
but when [his] disciples saw [it], they rebuked them. 16 But 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. 17 Verily I
say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little
child shall in no wise enter therein.”
“18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I
do to inherit eternal life? 19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou
me good? none [is] good, save one, [that is], God. 20 Thou knowest the
commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not
bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. 21 And he said,
All these have I kept from my youth up. 22 Now 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. 23 And when he heard this, he was very
sorrowful: 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! 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. 26
And they that heard [it] said, Who then can be saved? 27 And he said,
The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. 28 Then
Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. 29 And 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, 30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and
in the world to come life everlasting.”
“31 Then 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. 32 For he shall be
delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully
entreated, and spitted on: 33 And they shall scourge [him], and put him
to death: and 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.”
“35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a
certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 36 And hearing the
multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. 37 And they told him, that
Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. 38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, [thou] 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, [Thou] Son
of David, have mercy on me. 40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be
brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him, 41 Saying,
What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may
receive my sight. 42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy
faith hath saved thee. 43 And immediately he received his sight, and
followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw [it],
gave praise unto God.” (Luke 18:1-43 AV)
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