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Luke 18:1-7 Jesus Teaches About Humility

1 The Parable of the Persistent Widow
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.

2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men.

3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’

4 “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care about men,

5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually wear me out with her coming!’”

6 And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says.

7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?

Cross References for Luke 18:1-7

Genesis 18:27 - Then Abraham spoke up again: “Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, though I am... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:27 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:27

Jeremiah 29:12 - Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:12

Psalms 116:2 - Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. Click to read the verse Psalms 116:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 116:2

Ephesians 6:18 - And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mi... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:18

Genesis 18:31 - Abraham said, “Now that I have been so bold as to speak to the Lord, what if only twenty can be... Click to read the verse Genesis 18:31 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:31

Matthew 7:7 - “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to ... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:7 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:7

Psalms 102:17 - He will respond to the prayer of the destitute; he will not despise their plea. Click to read the verse Psalms 102:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 102:17

Philippians 4:6 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:6 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:6

Psalms 65:2 - O you who hear prayer, to you all men will come. Click to read the verse Psalms 65:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 65:2

Daniel 6:20 - When he came near the den, he called to Daniel in an anguished voice, “Daniel, servant of the l... Click to read the verse Daniel 6:20 Click to read the verse Daniel 6:20

Colossians 4:12 - Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestl... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:12

Matthew 26:44 - So he left them and went away once more and prayed the third time, saying the same thing. Click to read the verse Matthew 26:44 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:44

Luke 21:36 - Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, an... Click to read the verse Luke 21:36 Click to read the verse Luke 21:36

Jonah 2:7 - “When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy ... Click to read the verse Jonah 2:7 Click to read the verse Jonah 2:7

Matthew 6:5 - Prayer “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5

Psalms 123:2 - As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid look to the hand ... Click to read the verse Psalms 123:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 123:2

Exodus 17:11 - As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his ha... Click to read the verse Exodus 17:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 17:11

Colossians 4:2 - Further Instructions Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Click to read the verse Colossians 4:2 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:2

Isaiah 40:31 - but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:31 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:31

Psalms 55:16-17 - But I call to God, and the Lord saves me. Click to read the verse Psalms 55:16-17 Click to read the verse Psalms 55:16-17

1 Thessalonians 5:17 - pray continually; Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:17

1 Timothy 5:5 - The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:5

Acts 10:2 - He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and pray... Click to read the verse Acts 10:2 Click to read the verse Acts 10:2

Acts 1:14 - They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesu... Click to read the verse Acts 1:14 Click to read the verse Acts 1:14

Galatians 6:9 - Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do n... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:9 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:9

2 Thessalonians 3:13 - And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:13 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:13

Romans 1:9 - God, whom I serve with my whole heart in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how con... Click to read the verse Romans 1:9 Click to read the verse Romans 1:9

Psalms 27:4 - One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all... Click to read the verse Psalms 27:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 27:4

1 Kings 18:43 - “Go and look toward the sea,” he told his servant. And he went up and looked. “There is nothing... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:43 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:43

Psalms 27:13 - I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Click to read the verse Psalms 27:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 27:13

2 Kings 6:33 - While he was still talking to them, the messenger came down to him. And the king said, “This di... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:33 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 6:33

1 Samuel 1:12 - As she kept on praying to the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:12

Romans 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Click to read the verse Romans 12:12 Click to read the verse Romans 12:12

Acts 12:5 - So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. Click to read the verse Acts 12:5 Click to read the verse Acts 12:5

1 Kings 8:28 - Yet give attention to your servant’s prayer and his plea for mercy, O Lord my God. Hear the cry... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:28 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 8:28

Psalms 86:3 - Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. Click to read the verse Psalms 86:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 86:3

Genesis 32:9-12 - Then Jacob prayed, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, O Lord, who said to me,... Click to read the verse Genesis 32:9-12 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:9-12

Job 27:10 - Will he find delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times? Click to read the verse Job 27:10 Click to read the verse Job 27:10

2 Corinthians 4:1 - Treasures in Jars of Clay Therefore, since through God’s mercy we have this ministry, we do not... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:1

Job 15:4 - But you even undermine piety and hinder devotion to God. Click to read the verse Job 15:4 Click to read the verse Job 15:4

Job 27:8-10 - For what hope has the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life? Click to read the verse Job 27:8-10 Click to read the verse Job 27:8-10

Hebrews 12:3-5 - Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and l... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:3-5 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:3-5

Revelation 2:3 - You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 2:3

Luke 18:39 - Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son o... Click to read the verse Luke 18:39 Click to read the verse Luke 18:39

Joel 1:19 - To you, O Lord, I call, for fire has devoured the open pastures and flames have burned up all t... Click to read the verse Joel 1:19 Click to read the verse Joel 1:19

Mark 14:39 - Once more he went away and prayed the same thing. Click to read the verse Mark 14:39 Click to read the verse Mark 14:39

Genesis 32:24-26 - So Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. Click to read the verse Genesis 32:24-26 Click to read the verse Genesis 32:24-26

Luke 11:10 - For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be ope... Click to read the verse Luke 11:10 Click to read the verse Luke 11:10

Luke 11:5-9 - Then he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says... Click to read the verse Luke 11:5-9 Click to read the verse Luke 11:5-9

Psalms 142:5-7 - I cry to you, O Lord; I say, “You are my refuge, my portion in the land of the living.” Click to read the verse Psalms 142:5-7 Click to read the verse Psalms 142:5-7