Luke 18:1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Luke 18:1 in other translations
| BSB | Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: |
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| WEB | He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up, |
| ASV | And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; |
| YLT | And he spake also a simile to them, that it behoveth us always to pray, and not to faint, |
| DARBY | And he spoke also a parable to them to the purport that they should always pray and not faint, |
| BBE | And he made a story for them, the point of which was that men were to go on making prayer and not get tired; |
| Webster | And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; |
What does Luke 18:1 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 18:1-5
Barnes' Notes
To this end. To show this.
Always. At all times. That is, we must not neglect regular stated seasons of prayer; we must seize on occasions of remarkable providences--as afflictions or signal blessings--to seek God in prayer; we must always maintain a spirit of prayer, or be in a proper frame to lift up our hearts to God for his blessing, and we must not grow weary though our prayer seems not to be answered.
Not to faint. Not to grow weary or give over. The parable is de- signed to teach us that, though our prayers should long appear to be unanswered, we should persevere, and not grow weary in supplication to God.
(a) "that men" Ps 65:2, 102:17, Lk 11:8, 21:36, Rom 12:12, Eph 6:18 Php 4:6
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
The parable of the importunate widow, Luk 18:1-8. Of the Pharisee and the publican, Luk 18:9-14. Infants brought to Christ, Luk 18:15-17. The ruler who wished to know how he might inherit eternal life, Luk 18:18-23. Our Lord's reflections on his case, Luk 18:24-27. What they shall receive who follow Christ, Luk 18:28-30. He foretells his approaching passion and death, Luk 18:31-34. He restores a blind man to sight at Jericho, Luk 18:35-43. Verse 1 Men ought always to pray - Therefore the plain meaning and moral of the parable are evident; viz. that as afflictions and desolations were coming on the land, and they should have need of much patience and continual fortitude, and the constant influence and protection of the Almighty, therefore they should be instant in prayer. It states, farther, that men should never cease praying for that the necessity of which God has given them to feel, till they receive a full answer to their prayers. No other meaning need be searched for in this parable: St. Luke, who perfectly knew his Master's meaning, has explained it as above.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 18:1-8
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Luke 18:1 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Luke 18:1
- Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
- Romans 12:12
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
- Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
- Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
- Psalms 55:16-17
As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
- Jeremiah 29:12
Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
- Luke 21:36
Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
- Galatians 6:9
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
- Psalms 86:3
Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
- Psalms 102:17
He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
- Luke 11:5-9
And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. …
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
9 Of the Pharisee and the publican.
15 Of Children brought to Christ.
18 A ruler would follow Christ, but is hindered by his riches.
28 The reward of them that leave all for his sake.
31 He foretells his death;
35 and restores a blind man to his sight.
that.
11:5-8; 21:36; Ge 32:9-12,24-26; Job 27:8-10; Ps 55:16,17; 65:2
Ps 86:3; *marg:
Ps 102:17; 142:5-7; Jer 29:12; Ro 12:12; Eph 6:18; Php 4:6
Col 4:2,12; 1Th 5:17
and not.
Ps 27:13; Jon 2:7; Ga 6:9; Heb 12:3-5
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Context
- Luke 18:1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
- Luke 18:2
Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
Luke 18:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y PROPÚSOLES también una parábola sobre que es necesario orar siempre, y no desmayar, |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et il leur dit aussi une parabole, pour montrer qu’ils devaient toujours prier et ne pas se lasser, |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Er sagte ihnen aber auch ein Gleichnis dafür, daß sie allezeit beten und nicht ermatten sollten, |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Dicebat autem et parabolam ad illos, quoniam oportet semper orare et non deficere, |