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Luke 18
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Luke 18
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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) 2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice(B) against my adversary.’
4 “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!’”(C)
6 And the Lord(D) said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out(E) to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man(F) comes,(G) will he find faith on the earth?”
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness(H) and looked down on everyone else,(I) Jesus told this parable: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray,(J) one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself(K) and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast(L) twice a week and give a tenth(M) of all I get.’
13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast(N) and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’(O)
14 “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”(P)
The Little Children and Jesus(Q)
15 People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child(R) will never enter it.”
The Rich and the Kingdom of God(S)
18 A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”(T)
19 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.’[a]”(U)
21 “All these I have kept since I was a boy,” he said.
22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor,(V) and you will have treasure in heaven.(W) Then come, follow me.”
23 When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy. 24 Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!(X) 25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”
26 Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”
27 Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”(Y)
28 Peter said to him, “We have left all we had to follow you!”(Z)
29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God 30 will fail to receive many times as much in this age, and in the age to come(AA) eternal life.”(AB)
Jesus Predicts His Death a Third Time(AC)
31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem,(AD) and everything that is written by the prophets(AE) about the Son of Man(AF) will be fulfilled. 32 He will be delivered over to the Gentiles.(AG) They will mock him, insult him and spit on him; 33 they will flog him(AH) and kill him.(AI) On the third day(AJ) he will rise again.”(AK)
34 The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about.(AL)
A Blind Beggar Receives His Sight(AM)
35 As Jesus approached Jericho,(AN) a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”(AO)
38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David,(AP) have mercy(AQ) on me!”
39 Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”(AR)
40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?”
“Lord, I want to see,” he replied.
42 Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.”(AS) 43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.(AT)
Footnotes
- Luke 18:20 Exodus 20:12-16; Deut. 5:16-20
Lucas 18
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Lucas 18
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Parábola de la viuda y el juez injusto
18 Además, Jesús les contó una parábola en cuanto a la necesidad de orar siempre y de no desanimarse. 2 Les dijo: «En cierta ciudad había un juez que no temía a Dios ni respetaba a nadie. 3 En esa misma ciudad había también una viuda, la cual acudía a ese juez y le pedía: “Hazme justicia contra mi adversario.” 4 Pasó algún tiempo, y el juez no quiso atenderla, pero después se puso a pensar: “Aunque no temo a Dios ni respeto a nadie, 5 esta viuda me molesta tanto que voy a hacerle justicia, no sea que siga viniendo y me agote la paciencia.”» 6 Dijo entonces el Señor: «Presten atención a lo que dijo el juez injusto. 7 ¿Acaso Dios no les hará justicia a sus elegidos, que día y noche claman a él? ¿Se tardará en responderles? 8 Yo les digo que sin tardanza les hará justicia. Pero cuando venga el Hijo del Hombre, ¿hallará fe en la tierra?»
Parábola del fariseo y el cobrador de impuestos
9 A unos que a sí mismos se consideraban justos y menospreciaban a los demás, Jesús les dijo esta parábola: 10 «Dos hombres fueron al templo a orar: uno de ellos era fariseo, y el otro era cobrador de impuestos. 11 Puesto de pie, el fariseo oraba consigo mismo de esta manera: “Dios mío, te doy gracias porque no soy como los demás, que son ladrones, injustos y adúlteros. ¡Ni siquiera soy como este cobrador de impuestos! 12 Ayuno dos veces a la semana, y doy la décima parte de todo lo que gano.” 13 Pero el cobrador de impuestos, desde lejos, no se atrevía siquiera a levantar los ojos al cielo, sino que se golpeaba el pecho y decía: “Dios mío, ten misericordia de mí, porque soy un pecador.” 14 Yo les digo que éste volvió a su casa justificado, y no el otro. Porque cualquiera que se enaltece, será humillado; y el que se humilla será enaltecido.»(A)
Jesús bendice a los niños(B)
15 La gente llevaba los niños a Jesús, para que él los tocara. Cuando los discípulos vieron esto, los reprendieron; 16 pero Jesús los llamó y les dijo: «Dejen que los niños se acerquen a mí. No se lo impidan, porque el reino de los cielos es de los que son como ellos. 17 De cierto les digo: el que no recibe el reino de Dios como un niño, no entrará en él.»
El joven rico(C)
18 Un hombre importante le preguntó: «Maestro bueno, ¿qué debo hacer para heredar la vida eterna?» 19 Jesús le dijo: «¿Por qué me llamas bueno? No hay nadie que sea bueno, sino sólo Dios. 20 Conoces los mandamientos: No adulterarás,(D) no matarás,(E) no hurtarás,(F) no dirás falso testimonio,(G) honra a tu padre y a tu madre.»(H) 21 Aquél le dijo: «Todo esto lo he cumplido desde mi juventud.» 22 Al oír esto, Jesús le dijo: «Aún te falta una cosa: vende todo lo que tienes, y dáselo a los pobres; así tendrás un tesoro en el cielo. Después de eso, ven y sígueme.» 23 Cuando aquel hombre oyó esto, se puso muy triste, porque era muy rico. 24 Y al ver Jesús que se había entristecido mucho, dijo: «¡Qué difícil es para los ricos entrar en el reino de Dios! 25 Le es más fácil a un camello pasar por el ojo de una aguja, que a un rico entrar en el reino de Dios.» 26 Los que oyeron esto dijeron: «Entonces, ¿quién podrá salvarse?» 27 Y Jesús les respondió: «Lo que es imposible para los hombres, es posible para Dios.» 28 Pedro dijo entonces: «Nosotros hemos dejado nuestras posesiones, y te hemos seguido.» 29 Y Jesús les dijo: «De cierto les digo, que cualquiera que haya dejado casa, padres, hermanos, mujer, o hijos, por el reino de Dios, 30 recibirá mucho más en este tiempo, y en el tiempo venidero recibirá la vida eterna.»
Nuevamente Jesús anuncia su muerte(I)
31 Jesús llamó aparte a los doce, y les dijo: «Como pueden ver, ahora vamos camino a Jerusalén. Allí se cumplirá todo lo que los profetas escribieron acerca del Hijo del Hombre. 32 Éste será entregado a los no judíos, los cuales se burlarán de él, lo insultarán y le escupirán, 33 y después de azotarlo, lo matarán. Pero al tercer día resucitará.» 34 Ellos no entendieron nada de esto, pues el mensaje no les resultaba claro ni podían comprenderlo.
Un ciego de Jericó recibe la vista(J)
35 Cuando Jesús estuvo cerca de Jericó, junto al camino estaba sentado un mendigo ciego. 36 Al oír éste a la multitud que pasaba, preguntó qué era lo que sucedía, 37 y cuando le dijeron que Jesús de Nazaret estaba pasando por allí, 38 comenzó a gritar: «¡Jesús, Hijo de David, ten misericordia de mí!» 39 Los que iban al frente lo reprendían para que se callara; pero él gritaba más aún: «¡Hijo de David, ten misericordia de mí!» 40 Entonces Jesús se detuvo y mandó que lo llevaran a su presencia. Cuando el ciego llegó, Jesús le preguntó: 41 «¿Qué quieres que haga por ti?» Y el ciego respondió: «Señor, quiero recibir la vista.» 42 Jesús le dijo: «Ya la has recibido. Tu fe te ha sanado.» 43 Al instante, el ciego pudo ver y comenzó a seguir a Jesús, mientras glorificaba a Dios. Y al ver todo el pueblo lo sucedido, también alababa a Dios.
Luke 18
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Luke 18
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The Parable of the Persistent Widow
18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men (A)always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor [a]regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, [b]‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ 4 And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man, 5 (B)yet because this widow troubles me I will [c]avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’ ”
6 Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said. 7 And (C)shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? 8 I tell you (D)that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
9 Also He spoke this parable to some (E)who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee (F)stood and prayed thus with himself, (G)‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; (H)for everyone who exalts himself will be [d]humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Jesus Blesses Little Children(I)
15 (J)Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for (K)of such is the kingdom of God. 17 (L)Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”
Jesus Counsels the Rich Young Ruler(M)
18 (N)Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
19 So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but (O)One, that is, God. 20 You know the commandments: (P)‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ (Q)‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ”
21 And he said, “All (R)these things I have kept from my youth.”
22 So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. (S)Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
23 But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.
With God All Things Are Possible(T)
24 And when Jesus saw that he became very sorrowful, He said, (U)“How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
26 And those who heard it said, “Who then can be saved?”
27 But He said, (V)“The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
28 (W)Then Peter said, “See, we have left [e]all and followed You.”
29 So He said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, (X)there is no one who has left house or parents or brothers or wife or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, 30 (Y)who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the age to come eternal life.”
Jesus a Third Time Predicts His Death and Resurrection(Z)
31 (AA)Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things (AB)that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be [f]accomplished. 32 For (AC)He will be delivered to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon. 33 They will scourge Him and kill Him. And the third day He will rise again.”
34 (AD)But they understood none of these things; this saying was hidden from them, and they did not know the things which were spoken.
A Blind Man Receives His Sight(AE)
35 (AF)Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he cried out, saying, “Jesus, (AG)Son of David, have mercy on me!”
39 Then those who went before warned him that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
40 So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be brought to Him. And when he had come near, He asked him, 41 saying, “What do you want Me to do for you?”
He said, “Lord, that I may receive my sight.”
42 Then Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; (AH)your faith has made you well.” 43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, (AI)glorifying God. And all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
Footnotes
- Luke 18:2 respect
- Luke 18:3 Avenge me on
- Luke 18:5 vindicate
- Luke 18:14 put down
- Luke 18:28 NU our own
- Luke 18:31 fulfilled
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