Luke 18:1

Holman Christian Standard Bible

18 He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray^(A) always and not become discouraged:^(B)

Luke 18:1

New English Translation

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).

18 He told them a parable, urging them to keep praying and never grow discouraged. The parable went like this:

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