{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/kjv/luke/18","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T09:18:25.252Z"},"reference":{"translation":"KJV","book":"Luke","bookSlug":"luke","chapter":18,"testament":"NEW"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":17,"nextChapter":19,"totalChapters":24,"totalVerses":43},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"And he spake a parable unto them <i>to this end</i>, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;"},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:"},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;"},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?"},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?"},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:"},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men <i>are</i>, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as <i>his</i> eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"I tell you, this man went down to his house justified <i>rather</i> than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when <i>his</i> disciples saw <i>it</i>, they rebuked them."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"But Jesus called them <i>unto him</i>, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none <i>is</i> good, save one, <i>that is</i>, God."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!"},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"And they that heard <i>it</i> said, Who then can be saved?"},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,"},{"verseNumber":30,"text":"Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting."},{"verseNumber":31,"text":"Then he took <i>unto him</i> the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished."},{"verseNumber":32,"text":"For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:"},{"verseNumber":33,"text":"And they shall scourge <i>him</i>, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again."},{"verseNumber":34,"text":"And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken."},{"verseNumber":35,"text":"And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:"},{"verseNumber":36,"text":"And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant."},{"verseNumber":37,"text":"And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by."},{"verseNumber":38,"text":"And he cried, saying, Jesus, <i>thou</i> Son of David, have mercy on me."},{"verseNumber":39,"text":"And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, <i>Thou</i> Son of David, have mercy on me."},{"verseNumber":40,"text":"And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,"},{"verseNumber":41,"text":"Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight."},{"verseNumber":42,"text":"And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee."},{"verseNumber":43,"text":"And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw <i>it</i>, gave praise unto God."}],"citation":{"inline":"Luke 18 (KJV)","markdown":"[Luke 18](https://primebible.com/kjv/luke/18)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* KJV. https://primebible.com/kjv/luke/18 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}