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Luke 18

Lc. 18:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
he spake
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
a parable
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
parabole (Greek #3850)
a similitude ("parable"), i.e. (symbolic) fictitious narrative (of common life conveying a moral), apothegm or adage
KJV usage: comparison, figure, parable, proverb.
Pronounce: par-ab-ol-ay'
Origin: from 3846
unto them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
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pros (Greek #4314)
a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated)
KJV usage: about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
Pronounce: pros
Origin: a strengthened form of 4253
to this end, that men ought
dei (Greek #1163)
also δέον (deh-on'); neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
KJV usage: behoved, be meet, must (needs), (be) need(-ful), ought, should.
Pronounce: die
Origin: 3d person singular active present of 1210
m always
pantote (Greek #3842)
every when, i.e. at all times
KJV usage: alway(-s), ever(-more).
Pronounce: pan'-tot-eh
Origin: from 3956 and 3753
to pray
proseuchomai (Greek #4336)
to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
KJV usage: pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2172
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
not
me (Greek #3361)
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas 3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
KJV usage: any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also 3362, 3363, 3364, 3372, 3373, 3375, 3378.
Pronounce: may
Origin: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas 3756 expresses an absolute denial)
to faint
ekkakeo (Greek #1573)
to be (bad or) weak, i.e. (by implication) to fail (in heart)
KJV usage: faint, be weary.
Pronounce: ek-kak-eh'-o
Origin: from 1537 and 2556
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Ministry on This Verse

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1-8:  Of the importunate widow.
9-14:  Of the Pharisee and the publican.
15-17:  Of Children brought to Christ.
18-27:  A ruler would follow Christ, but is hindered by his riches.
28-30:  The reward of them that leave all for his sake.
31-34:  He foretells his death;
35-43:  and restores a blind man to his sight.
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Lc. 11:5‑8• 5Díjoles también: ¿Quién de vosotros tendrá un amigo, é irá á él á media noche, y le dirá: Amigo, préstame tres panes,
6Porque un amigo mío ha venido á mí de camino, y no tengo que ponerle delante;
7Y el de dentro respondiendo, dijere: No me seas molesto; la puerta está ya cerrada, y mis niños están conmigo en cama; no puedo levantarme, y darte?
8Os digo, que aunque no se levante á darle por ser su amigo, cierto por su importunidad se levantará, y le dará todo lo que habrá menester.
(Lc. 11:5‑8)
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Lc. 21:36• 36Velad pues, orando en todo tiempo, que seáis tenidos por dignos de evitar todas estas cosas que han de venir, y de estar en pie delante del Hijo del hombre. (Lc. 21:36)
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Gn. 32:9‑12,24‑26• 9Y dijo Jacob: Dios de mi padre Abraham, y Dios de mi padre Isaac, Jehová, que me dijiste: Vuélvete á tu tierra y á tu parentela, y yo te haré bien.
10Menor soy que todas las misericordias, y que toda la verdad que has usado para con tu siervo; que con mi bordón pasé este Jordán, y ahora estoy sobre dos cuadrillas.
11Líbrame ahora de la mano de mi hermano, de la mano de Esaú, porque le temo; no venga quizá, y me hiera la madre con los hijos.
12Y tú has dicho: Yo te haré bien, y pondré tu simiente como la arena del mar, que no se puede contar por la multitud.
24Y quedóse Jacob solo, y luchó con él un varón hasta que rayaba el alba.
25Y como vió que no podía con él, tocó en el sitio del encaje de su muslo, y descoyuntóse el muslo de Jacob mientras con él luchaba.
26Y dijo: Déjame, que raya el alba. Y él dijo: No te dejaré, si no me bendices.
(Gn. 32:9‑12,24‑26)
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Job 27:8‑10• 8Porque ¿cuál es la esperanza del hipócrita, por mucho que hubiere robado, Cuando Dios arrebatare su alma?
9¿Oirá Dios su clamor Cuando la tribulación sobre él viniere?
10¿Deleitaráse en el Omnipotente? ¿Invocará á Dios en todo tiempo?
(Job 27:8‑10)
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Sal. 55:16‑17• 16Yo á Dios clamaré; Y Jehová me salvará.
17Tarde y mañana y á medio día oraré y clamaré; Y él oirá mi voz.
(Sal. 55:16‑17)
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Sal. 65:2• 2Tú oyes la oración: A ti vendrá toda carne. (Sal. 65:2)
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Sal. 86:3• 3Ten misericordia de mí, oh Jehová: Porque á ti clamo todo el día. (Sal. 86:3)
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Sal. 86•  (Sal. 86)
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Sal. 102:17• 17Habrá mirado á la oración de los solitarios, Y no habrá desechado el ruego de ellos. (Sal. 102:17)
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Sal. 142:5‑7• 5Clamé á ti, oh Jehová, Dije: Tú eres mi esperanza, Y mi porción en la tierra de los vivientes.
6Escucha mi clamor, que estoy muy afligido; Líbrame de los que me persiguen, porque son más fuertes que yo.
7Saca mi alma de la cárcel para que alabe tu nombre: Me rodearán los justos, Porque tú me serás propicio.
(Sal. 142:5‑7)
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Jer. 29:12• 12Entonces me invocaréis, é iréis y oraréis á mí, y yo os oiré: (Jer. 29:12)
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Ro. 12:12• 12Gozosos en la esperanza; sufridos en la tribulación; constantes en la oración; (Ro. 12:12)
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Ef. 6:18• 18Orando en todo tiempo con toda deprecación y súplica en el Espíritu, y velando en ello con toda instancia y suplicación por todos los santos, (Ef. 6:18)
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Fil. 4:6• 6Por nada estéis afanosos; sino sean notorias vuestras peticiones delante de Dios en toda oración y ruego, con hacimiento de gracias. (Fil. 4:6)
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Col. 4:2,12• 2Perseverad en oración, velando en ella con hacimiento de gracias:
12Os saluda Epafras, el cual es de vosotros, siervo de Cristo, siempre solícito por vosotros en oraciones, para que estéis firmes, perfectos y cumplidos en todo lo que Dios quiere.
(Col. 4:2,12)
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1 Ts. 5:17• 17Orad sin cesar. (1 Ts. 5:17)
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 There was a resource for the afflicted remnant. They were to persevere in prayer, the resource, moreover, at all times, of the faithful—of man, if he understand it. (Luke 18 by J.N. Darby)
 When the kingdom arrives it will mean judgment for the evil-doers, but the days just before its arrival will mean tribulation for saints. Their resource will be prayer. (Luke 18 by F.B. Hole)
 Only if we always pray shall we not faint. (Luke 18 by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And he spoke also a parable to them to the purport that they should always pray and not faint,

W. Kelly Translation

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And he spoke alsoa a parable to them, to the purport that theyb should always pray, and not faint,

WK Translation Notes

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a
"Also" is omitted by some of the best authorities. But without it the reference or address is certainly to the disciples, not about other men.
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The Edd. read "they." It is omitted in some MSS.