1 Now he also told them a parable, that we should continually pray and not cease,
2 saying: “There was a certain judge in a certain city, who did not fear God and did not respect man.
3 But there was a certain widow in that city, and she went to him, saying, ‘Vindicate me from my adversary.’
4 And he refused to do so for a long time. But afterwards, he said within himself: ‘Even though I do not fear God, nor respect man,
5 yet because this widow is pestering me, I will vindicate her, lest by returning, she may, in the end, wear me out.’ ”
6 Then the Lord said: “Listen to what the unjust judge said.
7 So then, will not God grant the vindication of his elect, who cry out to him day and night? Or will he continue to endure them?
8 I tell you that he will quickly bring vindication to them. Yet truly, when the Son of man returns, do you think that he will find faith on earth?”
9 Now about certain persons who consider themselves to be just, while disdaining others, he told also this parable:
10 “Two men ascended to the temple, in order to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
11 Standing, the Pharisee prayed within himself in this way: ‘O God, I give thanks to you that I am not like the rest of men: robbers, unjust, adulterers, even as this tax collector chooses to be.
12 I fast twice between Sabbaths. I give tithes from all that I possess.’
13 And the tax collector, standing at a distance, was not willing to even lift up his eyes to heaven. But he struck his chest, saying: ‘O God, be merciful to me, a sinner.’
14 I say to you, this one descended to his house justified, but not the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled; and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
15 And they were bringing little children to him, so that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.
16 But Jesus, calling them together, said: “Allow the children to come to me, and do not be an obstacle to them. For of such is the kingdom of God.
17 Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it.”
18 And a certain leader questioned him, saying: “Good teacher, what should I do to possess eternal life?”
19 Then Jesus said to him: “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.
20 You know the commandments: You shall not kill. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. Honor your father and mother.”
21 And he said, “I have kept all these things from my youth.”
22 And when Jesus heard this, he said to him: “One thing is still lacking for you. Sell all the things that you have, and give to the poor. And then you will have treasure in heaven. And come, follow me.”
23 When he heard this, he became very sorrowful. For he was very rich.
24 Then Jesus, seeing him brought to sorrow, said: “How difficult it is for those who have money to enter into the kingdom of God!
25 For it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle, than for a wealthy man to enter into the kingdom of God.”
26 And those who were listening to this said, “Then who is able to be saved?”
27 He said to them, “Things that are impossible with men are possible with God.”
28 And Peter said, “Behold, we have left everything, and we have followed you.”
29 And he said to them: “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has left behind home, or parents, or brothers, or a wife, or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,
30 who will not receive much more in this time, and in the age to come eternal life.”
31 Then Jesus took the twelve aside, and he said to them: “Behold, we are ascending to Jerusalem, and everything shall be completed which was written by the prophets about the Son of man.
32 For he will be handed over to the Gentiles, and he will be mocked and scourged and spit upon.
33 And after they have scourged him, they will kill him. And on the third day, he will rise again.”
34 But they understood none of these things. For this word was concealed from them, and they did not understand the things that were said.
35 Now it happened that, as he was approaching Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting beside the way, begging.
36 And when he heard the multitude passing by, he asked what this was.
37 And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
38 And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, take pity on me!”
39 And those who were passing by rebuked him, so that he would be silent. Yet truly, he cried out all the more, “Son of David, take pity on me!”
40 Then Jesus, standing still, ordered him to be brought to him. And when he had drawn near, he questioned him,
41 saying, “What do you want, that I might do for you?” So he said, “Lord, that I may see.”
42 And Jesus said to him: “Look around. Your faith has saved you.”
43 And immediately he saw. And he followed him, magnifying God. And all the people, when they saw this, gave praise to God.
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St. Luke 18 presents some of the best known parables of Jesus, such as that of the Pharisee and the publican, that of the unfair judge and that of the rich man. The chapter also addresses the importance of faith and humility in the Christian life, as well as emphasizing the need to abandon riches and follow Jesus. Below are five verses related to these themes:
James 4:10: "Humiliate you before the Lord, and he will exalt you." The parable of the Pharisee and the publican in Luke 18:9-14 highlights the importance of humility before God. This verse of James reinforces this idea, emphasizing that those who humble themselves before God will be exalted by him.
Hebrews 11:6: "Now, without faith it is impossible to please him, because it is necessary that he who approaches God believes that he exists and is a rewarding of those who seek him." Faith is another important theme in St. Luke 18, particularly in the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. This verse of Hebrews 11:6 highlights the importance of faith in the Christian life, stating that it is impossible to please God without it.
1 Timothy 6:10: "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of ills; and in this greed some have deviated from faith and pierced themselves with many pains." The parable of the young rich in Luke 18:18-23 emphasizes the need to abandon riches and follow Jesus. This verse of 1 Timothy 6:10 points out that love of money can lead to the removal of faith and many pains.
Matthew 6:24: "No one can serve two gentlemen; for either he shall hate one and love the other, or he will dedicate himself to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and riches." The parable of the rich young man also addresses the conflict between serving God and serving riches. This verse of Matthew 6:24 emphasizes that it is impossible to serve both at the same time.
James 1:27: "The pure and without macula religion towards our God and the Father is this: to visit the orphans and the widows in their tribulations and to be exempt from the corruption of the world." The parable of the Pharisee and the publican highlights the importance of humility and justice, and this verse of James 1:27 emphasizes that part of our responsibility as Christians is to take care of the underprivileged and keep pure before God.
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