Luke 18:1,8
Luke 18:1-3 The Message (MSG)
Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. He said, “There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. A widow in that city kept after him: ‘My rights are being violated. Protect me!’
Luke 18:6-8 The Message (MSG)
Then the Master said, “Do you hear what that judge, corrupt as he is, is saying? So what makes you think God won’t step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won’t he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet. But how much of that kind of persistent faith will the Son of Man find on the earth when he returns?”
Luke 18:1 King James Version (KJV)
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint
Luke 18:8 King James Version (KJV)
I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
Luke 18:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart
Luke 18:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?”
Luke 18:1 New Century Version (NCV)
Then Jesus used this story to teach his followers that they should always pray and never lose hope.
Luke 18:8 New Century Version (NCV)
I tell you, God will help his people quickly. But when the Son of Man comes again, will he find those on earth who believe in him?”
Luke 18:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint
Luke 18:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
Luke 18:1 New International Version (NIV)
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
Luke 18:8 New International Version (NIV)
I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”
Luke 18:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart
Luke 18:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”
Luke 18:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart
Luke 18:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
I tell you that He will defend and avenge them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [this kind of persistent] faith on the earth?”
Luke 18:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.
Luke 18:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?”
Luke 18:1 The Passion Translation (TPT)
One day Jesus taught the apostles to keep praying and never stop or lose hope. He shared with them this illustration
Luke 18:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
God will give swift justice to those who don’t give up. So be ever praying, ever expecting, in the same way as the widow. Even so, when the Son of Man comes back, will he find this kind of undying faith on earth?”
Luke 18:1 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.