Luke 18:1

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

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Other Translations for Luke 18:1

BSB

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:

AKJV

And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

CPDV

Now he also told them a parable, that we should continually pray and not cease,

ERV

And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;

NHEB

He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

SMT

And he spake to them a parable, that they must always pray, and not lose courage;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 18:1

AndG1161ConjunctionhespakeG3004VerbaparableG3850Noun FeminineuntothemG4314Preposition toG846thisendthatmenoughtG1163Verb alwaysG3842AdverbtoprayG4336Verb andG2532Conjunction notG3361tofaintG1573Verb

Commentary for Luke 18:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 18:1

Summary

Believers must persist in constant prayer

Event

Teaching parable introduction

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD