Luke 18:1-43
18 And he was speaking a parable unto them, as to its being needful for them always to pray and not be faint-hearted;
2 saying—A certain judge there was in a certain city,—Having for God no reverence, and for man no respect.
3 And a widow there was in that city; And she kept coming unto him, saying—Vindicate me from mine adversary!
4 And he was unwilling for a time; But after these things he said within himself—Although neither God I reverence nor man I respect
5 Yet if only because this widow annoyeth me I will vindicate her,—Lest persistently coming she wholly wear me out.
6 And the Lord said—Hear ye what the unrighteous judge saith;—
7 And shall God in any wise not execute the vindication of his chosen ones, who are crying out to him day and night although he beareth long with regard to them?
8 I tell you—He will execute their vindication quickly! Nevertheless though the Son of Man do come Will he after all find the faith on the earth?
9 And he spake even unto certain who were confident in themselves that they were righteous and were despising the rest this parable:—
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray, One a Pharisee and the other a tax-collector.
11 The Pharisee taking his stand these things unto himself was praying: O God! I thank thee that I am not like the rest of men,—Extortioners, unjust, adulterers, Or even as this tax-collector;
12 I fast twice in the week, I give a tenth of whatsoever things I gain!
13 But the tax-collector afar off standing,—Would not so much as lift up his eyes unto heaven, But kept smiting his own breast saying—O God! be propitiated unto me, the sinner!
14 I tell you—This one went down justified unto his house, rather than that one; Because every one who exalteth himself shall be abased, But he that abaseth himself shall be exalted.
15 And they were bringing unto him even the babes that he might touch them; but the disciples seeing it began to rebuke them.
16 But Jesus called them near, saying—Suffer the children to be coming unto me and do not hinder them; For of such is the kingdom of God.
17 Verily I say unto you—Whosoever shall not welcome the kingdom of God as a child in nowise shall enter thereinto.
18 And a certain ruler questioned him, saying—Good Teacher! by doing what shall I inherit life age-abiding?
19 But Jesus said to him—Why callest thou me good? None is good save one—God.
20 The commandments thou knowest:—Do not commit adultery, Do not commit murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness,—Honour thy father and mother.
21 And he said—All these things have I kept from my youth.
22 And Jesus hearing said unto him—Yet one thing unto thee is lacking: Whatsoever thou hast sell, and distribute unto the destitute,—And thou shalt have treasure in [the] heavens; And come! be following me.
23 But he hearing these things became encompassed with grief; for he was rich exceedingly.
24 And Jesus beholding him said—With what difficulty shall they who have money enter into the kingdom of God.
25 For it is easier for a camel to enter through the eye of a needle, Than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26 And they who heard said—Who then can be saved?
27 And he said—The things impossible with men are possible with God.
28 And Peter said—Lo! we have left our own possessions and followed thee!
29 And he said unto them—Verily I say unto you—No one is there who hath left—house or wife or brethren, or parents or children,—for the sake of the kingdom of God;
30 who shall in anywise not receive manifold in this season, and in the age that is coming life age-abiding.
31 And taking aside the twelve he said unto them—Lo! we are going up unto Jerusalem, and all the things will be finished which have been written through means of the prophets respecting the Son of Man;
32 For he will be delivered up unto the nations, and be mocked and insulted and spit upon,—
33 and having scourged him they will slay him, and on the third day will he arise.
34 And they not one of these things understood, and this saying was hidden from them and they could not comprehend the things spoken.
35 And it came to pass as he was drawing near unto Jericho a certain blind man was sitting beside the road begging.
36 And hearkening unto a multitude moving along he enquired what this might be.
37 And they told him—Jesus of Nazareth is passing by!
38 And he cried aloud, saying—Jesus, son of David! have mercy upon me!
39 And they that were going before began to rebuke him that he might hold his peace. But he by so much the more was crying out—O Son of David! have mercy upon me!
40 And standing still Jesus commanded him to be led unto him; and when he had drawn near he questioned him—
41 What desirest thou I should do unto thee? And he said—Lord! . . . that I may recover sight!
42 And Jesus said unto him—Recover sight! Thy faith hath saved thee.
43 And instantly he recovered sight, and began to follow him glorifying God. And all the people beholding gave praise unto God.