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Luke 18:1 KJV
Luke · chapter 18 · verse 1
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;Luke 18:1 · King James Version
Luke 18:1 in context
1And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
Commentary
Cross references
- Colossians 4:2
- Romans 12:12
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
- Philippians 4:6
- Ephesians 6:18
- Psalms 55:16-17
- Jeremiah 29:12
- Luke 21:36
Key words (Strong's)
- parableparabolēa placing of one thing by the side of another, juxtaposition, as of ships in battle…G3850 →
- alwayspantoteat all times, always, everG3842 →
- spakelegōto say, to speak, affirm over, maintain, to teach, to exhort, advise, to command, direct…G3004 →
- spakekaiand, also, even, indeed, butG2532 →
- oughtdeiit is necessary, there is need of, it behooves, is right and proper, necessity lying in…G1163 →
- prayproseuchomaito offer prayers, to prayG4336 →
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This parable has its key hanging at the door; the drift and design of it are prefixed. Christ spoke it with this intent, to teach us that men ought always to pray and not to faint, Luk 18:1. It supposes that all God's people are praying people;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-8