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Parable of the Persistent Widow
And he spoke also a parable to them to the purport that they should always pray and not faint,
And he spoke also a parable to them to the purport that they should always pray and not faint,
Parable of the Persistent Widow
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.
saying, There was a judge in a city, not fearing God and not respecting man:
“There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people.
and there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adverse party.
A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.’
And he would not for a time; but afterwards he said within himself, If even I fear not God and respect not man,
The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people,
at any rate because this widow annoys me I will avenge her, that she may not by perpetually coming completely harass me.
but this woman is driving me crazy. I’m going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!’”
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge says.
Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge.
And shall not God at all avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, and he bears long as to them?
Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?
I say unto you that he will avenge them speedily. But when the Son of man comes, shall he indeed find faith on the earth?
The Pharisee and Tax Collector
And he spoke also to some, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and made nothing of all the rest [of men], this parable:
And he spoke also to some, who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and made nothing of all the rest [of men], this parable:
Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector
Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else:
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a tax-gatherer.
“Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector.
The Pharisee, standing, prayed thus to himself: God, I thank thee that I am not as the rest of men, rapacious, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax-gatherer.
I fast twice in the week, I tithe everything I gain.
I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’
And the tax-gatherer, standing afar off, would not lift up even his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, O God, have compassion on me, the sinner.
“But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’
I say unto you, This [man] went down to his house justified rather than that [other]. For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Jesus Blesses the Children
And they brought to him also infants that he might touch them, but the disciples when they saw [it] rebuked them.
And they brought to him also infants that he might touch them, but the disciples when they saw [it] rebuked them.
Jesus Blesses the Children
One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But when the disciples saw this, they scolded the parents for bothering him.
But Jesus calling them to [him] said, Suffer little children to come to me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of God.
Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.
Verily I say to you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”
The Rich Young Ruler
And a certain ruler asked him saying, Good teacher, having done what, shall I inherit eternal life?
And a certain ruler asked him saying, Good teacher, having done what, shall I inherit eternal life?
The Rich Man
Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?”
But Jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, God.
“Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “Only God is truly good.
Thou knowest the commandments: Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.
And he said, All these things have I kept from my youth.
The man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.”
And when Jesus had heard this, he said to him, One thing is lacking to thee yet: Sell all that thou hast and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in the heavens, and come, follow me.
When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
But when he heard this he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.
But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very rich.
But when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, he said, How difficultly shall those who have riches enter into the kingdom of God;
for it is easier for a camel to enter through a needle's eye than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!”
And those who heard it said, And who can be saved?
Those who heard this said, “Then who in the world can be saved?”
But he said, The things that are impossible with men are possible with God.
He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.”
And Peter said, Behold, *we* have left all things and have followed thee.
Peter said, “We’ve left our homes to follow you.”
And he said to them, Verily I say to you, There is no one who has left home, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,
“Yes,” Jesus replied, “and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the Kingdom of God,
who shall not receive manifold more at this time, and in the coming age life eternal.
will be repaid many times over in this life, and will have eternal life in the world to come.”
Jesus Again Predicts His Death
And he took the twelve to [him] and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written of the Son of man by the prophets shall be accomplished;
And he took the twelve to [him] and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written of the Son of man by the prophets shall be accomplished;
Jesus Again Predicts His Death
Taking the twelve disciples aside, Jesus said, “Listen, we’re going up to Jerusalem, where all the predictions of the prophets concerning the Son of Man will come true.
for he shall be delivered up to the nations, and shall be mocked, and insulted, and spit upon.
And when they have scourged [him] they will kill him; and on the third day he will rise again.
They will flog him with a whip and kill him, but on the third day he will rise again.”
And they understood nothing of these things. And this word was hidden from them, and they did not know what was said.
But they didn’t understand any of this. The significance of his words was hidden from them, and they failed to grasp what he was talking about.
Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
And it came to pass when he came into the neighbourhood of Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the wayside begging.
And it came to pass when he came into the neighbourhood of Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the wayside begging.
Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar
As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road.
And when he heard the crowd passing, he inquired what this might be.
When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening.
And they told him that Jesus the Nazaraean was passing by.
And he called out saying, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.
So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
And those [who were] going before rebuked him that he might be silent; but *he* cried out so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me.
“Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him.
But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be led to him. And when he drew nigh he asked him [saying],
When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. As the man came near, Jesus asked him,
What wilt thou that I shall do to thee? And he said, Lord, that I may see.
“What do you want me to do for you?”
“Lord,” he said, “I want to see!”
“Lord,” he said, “I want to see!”
And Jesus said to him, See: thy faith has healed thee.
And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.”