Luke 18:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:1 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:1 — KJV
“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”
— Luke 18:1 (KJV)
Luke 18:1 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 18:1
“That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice: loud: Heb. great”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:1: spake, men, ought
“And the man brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:1: end, men, ought
“And he spake unto the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest ye be consumed in all their sins.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:1: spake, men, pray
“And he said unto the men of Succoth, Give, I pray you, loaves of bread unto the people that follow me; for they be faint, and I am pursuing after Zebah and Zalmunna, kings of Midian.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:1: men, pray, faint
“Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is he; Nabal is his name, and folly is with him: but I thine handmaid saw not the young men of my lord, whom thou didst send. regard: Heb. lay it to his heart Nabal: that is, Fool”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:1: end, men, pray
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