Luke 18:1

New International Version

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 King James Version

18 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men ^(A)always ought to pray and not lose heart,

18 Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ^(A)ought to pray and not ^(B)become discouraged,

18 Then^[a] Jesus^[b] told them a parable to show them they should always^[c] pray and not lose heart.^[d]

Luke 18:1 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.
Luke 18:1 tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
Luke 18:1 tn Or “should pray at all times” (L&N 67.88).
Luke 18:1 sn This is one of the few parables that comes with an explanation at the start:…they should always pray and not lose heart. It is part of Luke’s goal in encouraging Theophilus (1:4).

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