(KJV) Luke 18¹

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⥃The Parable of the Persistent Widow

[1] And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that² men ought always to pray, and not³ to faint; [2] Saying, There was in a city⁴ a judge, which⁵ feared not God, neither regarded⁶ man: [3] And there was a widow⁷ in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge⁸ me of mine adversary. [4] And he would not for a while: but afterward he said⁹ within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; [5] Yet because¹⁰ this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary¹¹ me. [6] And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. [7] And shall¹² not God avenge¹³ his own elect, which¹⁴ cry day and night unto him, though¹⁵ he bear long with them? [8] I tell you that he will¹⁶ avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when¹⁷ the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

⥃The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

[9] And he spake this parable unto certain which¹⁸ trusted in themselves that they were righteous¹⁹, and despised²⁰ others: [10] Two men went up into²¹ the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee²², and the other a publican. [11] The Pharisee stood²³ and prayed thus with himself, God²⁴, I thank thee, that I am not as²⁵ other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. [12] I fast²⁶ twice in the week, I give²⁷ tithes of all that I possess. [13] And the publican, standing²⁸ afar off, would not lift up so much as [his] eyes unto heaven, but²⁹ smote upon his breast, saying, God³⁰ be merciful to me a sinner³¹. [14] I tell you, this man went³² down to his house justified³³ [rather] than the other: for every³⁴ one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

⥃Jesus Blesses the Children ^{[ Matthew 19:13–15 † Mark 10:13–16 ]}

[15] And they brought³⁵ unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when [his] disciples saw [it], they rebuked³⁶ them. [16] But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Suffer³⁷ little children to come unto me, and for³⁸bid 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.³⁹

⥃The Rich Young Ruler ^{[ Matthew 19:16–30 † Mark 10:17–31 ]}

[18] And a certain⁴⁰ ruler asked him, saying, Good⁴¹ Master, what⁴² 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.⁴³ [20] Thou knowest⁴⁴ the commandments, Do not commit⁴⁵ 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.⁴⁶ [22] Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one⁴⁷ thing: sell⁴⁸ all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come⁴⁹, follow me. [23] And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful⁵⁰: for he was very rich. [24] And when Jesus saw that he was⁵¹ very sorrowful, he said, How⁵² hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! [25] For it is easier for a camel⁵³ 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, Who⁵⁴ then can be saved? [27] And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.⁵⁵ [28] Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.⁵⁶ [29] And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There⁵⁷ 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 more⁵⁸ in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

⥃The Third Prediction of the Passion ^{[ Matthew 20:17–19 † Mark 10:32–34 ]}

[31] Then he took [unto him] the twelve, and said unto them, Behold⁵⁹, we go up to Jerusalem, and⁶⁰ all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. [32] For he shall be delivered⁶¹ unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked⁶², and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: [33] And the⁶³y 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.⁶⁴

⥃Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar ^{[ Matthew 20:29–34 † Mark 10:46–52 ]}

[35] And it came to pas⁶⁵s, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging⁶⁶: [36] And he⁶⁷aring the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. [37] And they⁶⁸ told him, that Jesus⁶⁹ of Nazareth passeth by. [38] And he cried, saying, Jesus⁷⁰, [thou] Son of David, have mercy on me. [39] And they which went before rebuked⁷¹ him, that he should hold his peace: but⁷² 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,⁷³ [41] Saying, What⁷⁴ wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. [42] And Jesus said unto him, Receive⁷⁵ thy sight: thy faith⁷⁶ hath saved thee. [43] And immediately he⁷⁷ received his sight, and followed⁷⁸ him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw [it], gave praise unto God.

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