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Luke 18:1
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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
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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)

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Colossians 4:2
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An Encouragement for Prayer

2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.

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Colossians 4:2
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Further Instructions

2 Devote yourselves to prayer,(A) being watchful and thankful.

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1 Thessalonians 5:17
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17 Never stop praying.

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1 Thessalonians 5:17
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17 pray continually,(A)

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Romans 12:12
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12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

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Romans 12:12
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12 Be joyful in hope,(A) patient in affliction,(B) faithful in prayer.(C)

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Philippians 4:6
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6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

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Philippians 4:6
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6 Do not be anxious about anything,(A) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.(B)

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Ephesians 6:18
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18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.[a]

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  1. 6:18 Greek all of God’s holy people.
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Ephesians 6:18
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18 And pray in the Spirit(A) on all occasions(B) with all kinds of prayers and requests.(C) With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying(D) for all the Lord’s people.

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Psalm 55:16-17
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16 But I will call on God,
    and the Lord will rescue me.
17 Morning, noon, and night
    I cry out in my distress,
    and the Lord hears my voice.

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Psalm 55:16-17
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16 As for me, I call to God,
    and the Lord saves me.
17 Evening,(A) morning(B) and noon(C)
    I cry out in distress,
    and he hears my voice.

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Luke 21:36
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36 Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the Son of Man.”

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Luke 21:36
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36 Be always on the watch, and pray(A) that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”

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Galatians 6:9
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9 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.

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Galatians 6:9
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9 Let us not become weary in doing good,(A) for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.(B)

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Ephesians 1
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Jeremiah 29:12
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12 In those days when you pray, I will listen.

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Jeremiah 29:12
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12 Then you will call(A) on me and come and pray(B) to me, and I will listen(C) to you.

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Psalm 86:3
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3 Be merciful to me, O Lord,
    for I am calling on you constantly.

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Psalm 86:3
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3 have mercy(A) on me, Lord,
    for I call(B) to you all day long.

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Psalm 102:17
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17 He will listen to the prayers of the destitute.
    He will not reject their pleas.

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Psalm 102:17
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17 He will respond to the prayer(A) of the destitute;
    he will not despise their plea.

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2 Corinthians 4:1
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Treasure in Fragile Clay Jars

4 Therefore, since God in his mercy has given us this new way,[a] we never give up.

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  1. 4:1 Or ministry.
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2 Corinthians 4:1
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Present Weakness and Resurrection Life

4 Therefore, since through God’s mercy(A) we have this ministry, we do not lose heart.(B)

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