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Luke 18:1
New International Version
Luke 18:1
New International Version
The Parable of the Persistent Widow
18 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.(A)
Luke 18:1
New Living Translation
Luke 18:1
New Living Translation
Parable of the Persistent Widow
18 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.
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Luke 18:1
English Standard Version
Luke 18:1
English Standard Version
The Parable of the Persistent Widow
18 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought (A)always to pray and not (B)lose heart.
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Luke 18:1
Contemporary English Version
Luke 18:1
Contemporary English Version
A Widow and a Judge
18 Jesus told his disciples a story about how they should keep on praying and never give up:
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Luke 18:1
New American Standard Bible
Luke 18:1
New American Standard Bible
Parables on Prayer
18 Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they (A)ought to pray and not (B)become discouraged,
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