Luke 18:1
American King James And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
American Standard Version And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;
King James And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
World English Bible He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up,
Luke 18:2
American King James Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
American Standard Version saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man:
King James Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
World English Bible saying, “There was a judge in a certain city who didn’t fear God and didn’t respect man.
Luke 18:3
American King James And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.
American Standard Version and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
King James And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
World English Bible A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, ‘Defend me from my adversary!’
Luke 18:4
American King James And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
American Standard Version And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
King James And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
World English Bible He wouldn’t for a while; but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man,
Luke 18:5
American King James Yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
American Standard Version yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest she wear me out by her continual coming.
King James Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
World English Bible yet because this widow bothers me, I will defend her, or else she will wear me out by her continual coming.’”
Luke 18:6
American King James And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge said.
American Standard Version And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith.
King James And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
World English Bible The Lord said, “Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.
Luke 18:7
American King James And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night to him, though he bear long with them?
American Standard Version And shall not God avenge his elect, that cry to him day and night, and `yet' he is longsuffering over them?
King James And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
World English Bible Won’t God avenge his chosen ones who are crying out to him day and night, and yet he exercises patience with them?
Luke 18:8
American King James I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?
American Standard Version I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
King James I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
World English Bible I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”
Luke 18:9
American King James And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
American Standard Version And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:
King James And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
World English Bible He also spoke this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others:
Luke 18:10
American King James Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
American Standard Version Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
King James Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
World English Bible “Two men went up into the temple to pray; one was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
Luke 18:11
American King James The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
American Standard Version The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
King James 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.
World English Bible The Pharisee stood and prayed by himself like this: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of men: extortionists, unrighteous, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
Luke 18:12
American King James I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
American Standard Version I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I get.
King James I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
World English Bible I fast twice a week. I give tithes of all that I get.’
Luke 18:13
American King James And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
American Standard Version But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote his breast, saying, God, be thou merciful to me a sinner.
King James 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.
World English Bible But the tax collector, standing far away, wouldn’t even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’
Luke 18:14
American King James I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
American Standard Version I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
King James 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.
World English Bible I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Luke 18:15
American King James And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
American Standard Version And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
King James And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
World English Bible They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
Luke 18:16
American King James But Jesus called them to him, and said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
American Standard Version But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
King James 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.
World English Bible Jesus summoned them, saying, “Allow the little children to come to me, and don’t hinder them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these.
Luke 18:17
American King James Truly I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
American Standard Version Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
King James Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
World English Bible Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn’t receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.”
Luke 18:18
American King James And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
American Standard Version And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
King James And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
World English Bible A certain ruler asked him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
Luke 18:19
American King James And Jesus said to him, Why call you me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
American Standard Version And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, `even' God.
King James And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
World English Bible Jesus asked him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one: God.
Luke 18:20
American King James You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and your mother.
American Standard Version Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor thy father and mother.
King James 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.
World English Bible You know the commandments: ‘Don’t commit adultery,’ ‘Don’t murder,’ ‘Don’t steal,’ ‘Don’t give false testimony,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’”
Luke 18:21
American King James And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
American Standard Version And he said, All these things have I observed from my youth up.
King James And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
World English Bible He said, “I have observed all these things from my youth up.”
Luke 18:22
American King James Now when Jesus heard these things, he said to him, Yet lack you one thing: sell all that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
American Standard Version And when Jesus heard it, he said unto him, One thing thou lackest yet: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
King James 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.
World English Bible When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor. Then you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
Luke 18:23
American King James And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
American Standard Version But when he heard these things, he became exceeding sorrowful; for he was very rich.
King James And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
World English Bible But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was very rich.
Luke 18:24
American King James And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
American Standard Version And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
King James And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
World English Bible Jesus, seeing that he became very sad, said, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!
Luke 18:25
American King James 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.
American Standard Version For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
King James 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.
World English Bible For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”
Luke 18:26
American King James And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?
American Standard Version And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved?
King James And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?
World English Bible Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”
Luke 18:27
American King James And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
American Standard Version But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
King James And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
World English Bible But he said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
Luke 18:28
American King James Then Peter said, See, we have left all, and followed you.
American Standard Version And Peter said, Lo, we have left our own, and followed thee.
King James Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.
World English Bible Peter said, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.”
Luke 18:29
American King James And he said to them, Truly I say to you, There is no man that has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,
American Standard Version And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or wife, or brethren, or parents, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,
King James 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,
World English Bible He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children, for God’s Kingdom’s sake,
Luke 18:30
American King James Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
American Standard Version who shall not receive manifold more in this time, and in the world to come eternal life.
King James Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
World English Bible who will not receive many times more in this time, and in the world to come, eternal life.”
Luke 18:31
American King James Then he took to him the twelve, and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.
American Standard Version And he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets shall be accomplished unto the Son of man.
King James 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.
World English Bible He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be completed.
Luke 18:32
American King James For he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:
American Standard Version For he shall be delivered up unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and shamefully treated, and spit upon:
King James For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:
World English Bible For he will be delivered up to the Gentiles, will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit on.
Luke 18:33
American King James And they shall whip him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.
American Standard Version and they shall scourge and kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.
King James And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.
World English Bible They will scourge and kill him. On the third day, he will rise again.”
Luke 18:34
American King James And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
American Standard Version And they understood none of these things; and this saying was hid from them, and they perceived not the things that were said.
King James And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.
World English Bible They understood none of these things. This saying was hidden from them, and they didn’t understand the things that were said.
Luke 18:35
American King James And it came to pass, that as he was come near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
American Standard Version And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
King James And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:
World English Bible As he came near Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road, begging.
Luke 18:36
American King James And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
American Standard Version and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.
King James And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
World English Bible Hearing a multitude going by, he asked what this meant.
Luke 18:37
American King James And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passes by.
American Standard Version And they told him that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
King James And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.
World English Bible They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.
Luke 18:38
American King James And he cried, saying, Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me.
American Standard Version And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
King James And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
World English Bible He cried out, “Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me!”
Luke 18:39
American King James And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, You son of David, have mercy on me.
American Standard Version And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
King James 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.
World English Bible Those who led the way rebuked him, that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “You son of David, have mercy on me!”
Luke 18:40
American King James And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought to him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
American Standard Version And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
King James And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
World English Bible Standing still, Jesus commanded him to be brought to him. When he had come near, he asked him,
Luke 18:41
American King James Saying, What will you that I shall do to you? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
American Standard Version What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
King James Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.
World English Bible “What do you want me to do?” He said, “Lord, that I may see again.”
Luke 18:42
American King James And Jesus said to him, Receive your sight: your faith has saved you.
American Standard Version And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight; thy faith hath made thee whole.
King James And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.
World English Bible Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight. Your faith has healed you.”
Luke 18:43
American King James And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.
American Standard Version And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
King James And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.
World English Bible Immediately he received his sight and followed him, glorifying God. All the people, when they saw it, praised God.