Lucas 18
Ang Bagong Tipan: Filipino Standard Version
Ang Talinghaga tungkol sa Balo at sa Hukom
18 At isinalaysay ni Jesus sa kanila ang isang talinghaga upang magturo sa kanila na dapat silang manalanging lagi at huwag panghinaan ng loob. 2 Sinabi niya, “Sa isang lungsod ay may isang hukom na walang takot sa Diyos at walang iginagalang na tao. 3 Sa lungsod ding iyon ay may isang balo na laging nagpupunta sa hukom at sinasabi, ‘Humihingi ako ng katarungan laban sa aking mga kaaway.’ 4 Matagal ding hindi pinapansin ng hukom ang babae. Ngunit sa kalaunan ay sinabi ng hukom sa sarili, ‘Hindi man ako natatakot sa Diyos o gumagalang sa tao, 5 ngunit dahil lagi akong ginagambala ng balong ito, pagbibigyan ko ang hinihingi niyang katarungan. Kung hindi ay baka mainis pa ako sa madalas niyang pagparito.’ ” 6 Sinabi ng Panginoon, “Pakinggan nga ninyo ang sinasabi ng masamang hukom. 7 At hindi ba maigagawad ng Diyos ang katarungan sa kanyang mga hinirang na dumaraing sa kanya araw at gabi? Sila ba ay matitiis niya? 8 Sinasabi ko sa inyo, bibigyan niya agad sila ng katarungan. Gayunman, pagdating ng Anak ng Tao, makatatagpo kaya siya ng pananampalataya sa lupa?”
Talinghaga tungkol sa Fariseo at sa Maniningil ng Buwis
9 Isinalaysay naman ni Jesus ang talinghagang ito sa mga mapagtiwala sa sarili, mapanghamak sa iba sa paniniwalang sila ay matuwid. 10 “Dalawang lalaki ang pumunta sa templo upang manalangin—isang Fariseo at isang maniningil ng buwis. 11 Ganito ang panalangin ng Fariseo habang mag-isa siyang nakatayo, ‘Diyos ko, pinasasalamatan kita na hindi ako tulad ng ibang tao—mga magnanakaw, mandaraya, mangangalunya o gaya ng maniningil ng buwis na ito. 12 Dalawang ulit akong nag-aayuno sa isang linggo. Nagbibigay ako ng ikasampung bahagi mula sa lahat ng aking kinikita.’ 13 Samantala, ang maniningil ng buwis ay nakatayo sa malayo, hindi man lamang makatingin sa langit at binabayo ang kanyang dibdib sa pagsasabing, ‘Diyos ko, mahabag po kayo sa akin na isang makasalanan.’ 14 Sinasabi ko sa inyo, umuwi ang taong iyon na itinuring na matuwid ng Diyos at hindi ang Fariseo. Sapagka't ang bawat nagtataas ng kanyang sarili ay ibababa at ang bawat nagbababa ng sarili ay itataas.”
Binasbasan ni Jesus ang mga Bata(A)
15 Dinala ng mga tao kay Jesus maging ang mga sanggol upang sila ay kanyang basbasan; ngunit sinaway sila ng mga alagad nang makita ito. 16 Subalit pinalapit ni Jesus ang mga bata. Sinabi niya, “Hayaan ninyong lumapit sa akin ang mga bata. Huwag ninyo silang pigilan, sapagkat para sa mga katulad nila nauukol ang paghahari ng Diyos. 17 Tinitiyak ko sa inyo, ang sinumang hindi tumanggap sa paghahari ng Diyos gaya ng isang bata ay hinding-hindi makapapasok dito.”
Ang Mayamang Lalaki(B)
18 Tinanong siya ng isang pinuno, “Mabuting Guro, ano ang dapat kong gawin upang magmana ng buhay na walang hanggan?” 19 Sinabi sa kanya ni Jesus, “Bakit mo ako tinatawag na mabuti? Walang mabuti maliban sa Diyos. 20 Alam mo ang mga utos: ‘Huwag kang mangalunya. Huwag kang pumatay. Huwag kang magnakaw. Huwag kang magsinungaling sa iyong patotoo. Igalang mo ang iyong ama at ina.’ ” 21 At sinabi ng lalaki, “Tinupad ko na ang lahat ng ito mula pa sa pagkabata.” 22 Nang marinig ito ni Jesus ay sinabi sa kanya, “Isa pa ang kulang sa iyo. Ipagbili mo ang lahat ng mayroon ka at ipamahagi mo ito sa mahihirap at magkakaroon ka ng kayamanan sa langit. Pagkatapos ay bumalik ka at sumunod sa akin.” 23 Labis na nalungkot ang lalaki sa narinig, sapagkat siya ay napakayaman. 24 Nang makita ni Jesus ang kanyang kalungkutan ay sinabi niya, “Napakahirap sa mga may kayamanan ang pumasok sa kaharian ng Diyos. 25 Sapagkat mas madali pa sa isang kamelyo ang pumasok sa butas ng karayom kaysa isang mayaman ang pumasok sa kaharian ng Diyos.” 26 Kaya't sinabi ng mga nakarinig, “Kung gayon, sino po ang maliligtas?” 27 “Ang mga bagay na hindi kayang gawin ng tao ay kayang gawin ng Diyos,” tugon ni Jesus. 28 Sinabi ni Pedro, “Tingnan po ninyo. Iniwan po namin ang lahat at sumunod sa inyo.” 29 At sinabi niya sa kanila, “Tandaan ninyo ito: sinumang mag-iwan ng tahanan, o asawa, o mga kapatid, o mga magulang o mga anak para sa kapakanan ng paghahari ng Diyos 30 ay tiyak na tatanggap ng patung-patong na kapalit sa panahong ito at ng buhay na walang hanggan sa panahong darating.”
Ikatlong Pagsasalita ni Jesus tungkol sa Kanyang Kamatayan(C)
31 Ibinukod niya ang labindalawa at sinabi niya sa mga ito, “Tingnan ninyo, papunta na tayo sa Jerusalem. Matutupad ang lahat ng naisulat ng mga propeta tungkol sa Anak ng Tao. 32 Sapagkat ibibigay siya sa mga Hentil at lilibakin, hahamakin, at duduraan. 33 Hahagupitin siya at papatayin, ngunit mabubuhay siyang muli sa ikatlong araw.” 34 Ngunit wala silang naunawaan sa mga ito. Ang kahulugan ng sinabing ito ay inilihim sa kanila kaya't hindi nila maunawaan ang kanyang mga sinabi.
Pinagaling ni Jesus ang Bulag na Pulubi(D)
35 Nang malapit na sila sa Jerico, isang lalaking bulag ang nakaupong namamalimos sa tabi ng daan. 36 Nang marinig niyang nagdaraan ang mga tao, tinanong niya kung ano ang nangyayari. 37 At sinabi nila sa kanya na dumaraan si Jesus na taga-Nazareth. 38 Kaya sumigaw siya, “Jesus! Anak ni David! Mahabag po kayo sa akin!” 39 Sinaway siya ng mga nasa unahan at siya ay pinatahimik. Ngunit lalo pa siyang sumigaw, “Anak ni David! Mahabag po kayo sa akin!” 40 Kaya't tumigil si Jesus at nag-utos na ilapit ang lalaki sa kanya. Paglapit ng bulag ay tinanong siya ni Jesus, 41 “Ano ang nais mong gawin ko?” Sumagot ang lalaki, “Panginoon, gusto ko po sanang muling makakita.” 42 At sinabi sa kanya ni Jesus, “Makakakita kang muli. Pinagaling ka ng iyong pananampalataya.” 43 At agad siyang nakakitang muli at sumunod kay Jesus na nagpupuri sa Diyos. Nang makita ito ng lahat ng mga tao, sila ay nagpuri sa Diyos.
Luke 18
King James Version
18 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon 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: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
20 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.
21 And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
22 Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26 And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?
27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
28 Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.
29 And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,
30 Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
31 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:
33 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.
34 And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
40 And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
41 Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
42 And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.
43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
Luke 18
New King James Version
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
Ang Bagong Tipan: Filipino Standard Version, Copyright © Philippine Bible Society 2009.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

