[Luke 18]

 

             ^18:1 Now he also was saying a parable to them, ^*that^* it is essential to always pray, and not to be depressed; ^18:2 saying: A certain judge was in a certain city, who was not fearing God and not revering man. ^18:3 Now a widow was in that city, and she was coming often to him, saying, Avenge me from my opponent. ^18:4 And he did not wish to at that time, but after these things continued, he said in himself, Even if I do not fear God, and I do not revere man; ^18:5 yet because this widow is harassing me, I will avenge her, in-order-that she may not pester me, coming for me to end her opponent.

             ^18:6 But the Lord said, Hear^° with understanding what the judge of the unrighteousness says about himself.

 

             ^18:7 Now, should God not do^* the avenging of his chosen, the ones crying to him day and night? Also, should he not have patience upon them?

             ^18:8 I say to you^°, He will be doing^* the avenging on them quickly.

             However, when the Son of Man has come, will he then be finding the faith upon the earth?

 

             ^18:9 Now he spoke this parable to some who have confidence in themselves, that they are righteous, and scorning the rest: ^18:10 Two men went-up into the temple to pray; the first one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. ^18:11 The Pharisee stood with {i.e., by} himself, and was praying these things, God, I give-thanks to you, that I am not like the rest of men: ravening, unrighteous ones, adulterers or even just-like this tax collector. ^18:12 I fast twice in the week; I tithe of all things, as many things as I procure. ^18:13 And the tax collector, standing from afar, was not even willing to lift up the eyes to heaven, but was beating at his chest, saying, God, be lenient to me, the sinner. ^18:14 I say to you^°, This one went-down to his house and has been made righteous rather than that man. For^* everyone who is exalting himself will be humbled, but he who is humbling himself will be exalted.

 

             {Mar 10:13-16 & Mat 19:13-15 & Luk 18:15-17 Peraea.}

             ^18:15 Now they were also bringing to him their babies in-order-that he might the disciples saw it and rebuked them. ^18:16 But Jesus called them to him, and said, Allow^° the young children to come to me and do^° not forbid them; for^* the kingdom of God is of such. ^18:17 Assuredly I am saying to you^°, Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a young child, he should never enter into it.

 

             {Mar 10:17-31 & Mat 19:16-20:16 & Luk 18:18-30 Peraea.}

             ^18:18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, after I have practiced what, will I inherit everlasting life?

             ^18:19 But Jesus said to him, Why do you call^* me good? None is good, except one, our God. ^18:20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not falsely testify. Honor your father and your mother.’ {Exo 20:12-16 & Deu 5:16-20.}

             ^18:21 But he said, I have observed all these things from my youth up.

             ^18:22 Now Jesus heard these things and said to him, One thing is still deficient for you. Sell all things, as many things as you have and distribute to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven and come-here. Follow me. ^18:23 Now he heard these things and became very sorrowful; for^* he was extremely rich. ^18:24 Now Jesus saw him and became very sorrowful and said, How hardly will the ones who have wealth enter into the kingdom of God! ^18:25 For^* it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

             ^18:26 Now the ones who heard it said, And who is able to be saved?

             ^18:27 But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

             ^18:28 But Peter said, Behold, we left all and followed you.

             ^18:29 But he said to them, Assuredly I am saying to you^°, There is no one who has left his house or parents or brethren or wife or children, because of the kingdom of God, ^18:30 who should not receive much-more in this time, and in the coming age everlasting life.

 

             {Mar 10:32-45 & Mat 20:17-28 & Luk 18:31-34; Peraea or Judea, near Jordan.}

             ^18:31 Now he took the twelve and said to them, Behold, we are going-up to Jerusalem, and all the things which have been written through the prophets will be completed by the Son of Man. ^18:32 For^* he will be given up to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and will be insulted and will be spat on. ^18:33 And after they have scourged him, they will be killing him, and he will be rising^* up in the third day. ^18:34 And they themselves understood none of these things, and this declaration was being hidden from them, and they were not knowing {i.e., understanding} the things being spoken.

 

             {Mar 10:46-52 & Mat 20:29-34 & Luk 18:35-43; Jericho.}

             ^18:35 Now it happened, while^* he was drawing near to Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting beside the road begging. ^18:36 Now he heard a crowd traveling through, and was inquiring what this might be. ^18:37 Now they reported to him, Jesus the Nazarene is passing-beside us. ^18:38 And he cried out, saying, Jesus, son of David, show-mercy on me. ^18:39 And the ones preceding were rebuking him in-order-that he should be silent, but he himself was crying out much more, Son of David, show-mercy on me!

             ^18:40 Now Jesus stopped and commanded him to be led to him. And after he drew near, he asked him, ^18:41 saying, What do you wish that I might do^* for you?

             But he said, Lord, that^* I may recover my sight.

             ^18:42 And Jesus said to him, Recover your sight. Your faith has cured you. ^18:43 And instantly he recovered his sight and was following him, glorifying God. And all the people saw it and gave praise to God.