Luke 18:1 - Compare All Versions
Luke 18:1-3 MSG (The Message)
Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. He said, “There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. A widow in that city kept after him: ‘My rights are being violated. Protect me!’
Luke 18:1 KJV (King James Version)
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint
Luke 18:1 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart
Luke 18:1 NCV (New Century Version)
Then Jesus used this story to teach his followers that they should always pray and never lose hope.
Luke 18:1 ASV (American Standard Version)
And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint
Luke 18:1 NIV (New International Version)
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Luke 18:1 NKJV (New King James Version)
Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart
Luke 18:1 AMP (Amplified Bible)
Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart
Luke 18:1 NLT (New Living Translation)
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.
Luke 18:1 TPT (The Passion Translation)
One day Jesus taught the apostles to keep praying and never stop or lose hope. He shared with them this illustration
Luke 18:1 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.