Luke 18
King James Version · 43 verses · 999 cross-references linking it to 387 other chapters
Explore Luke 18 in the interactive map- 1And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;72 cross-references: Colossians 4:2, Romans 12:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Philippians 4:6, Ephesians 6:18
- 2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:20 cross-references: Proverbs 29:7, Psalms 8:1–4, Luke 18:4, Micah 3:1–3, 2 Chronicles 19:3–9
- 3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.17 cross-references: Isaiah 1:17, Deuteronomy 27:19, 2 Samuel 14:5–24, Romans 13:3–4, Luke 18:7–8
- 4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;12 cross-references: Hebrews 4:12–13, Luke 16:3, Luke 12:17
- 5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.9 cross-references: Luke 11:8, Luke 18:39, Judges 16:16, Mark 10:47–48, Matthew 15:23
- 6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.3 cross-references: Luke 7:13
- 7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?70 cross-references: Hebrews 10:35–37, 2 Peter 3:9, Jeremiah 20:11–13, Luke 11:13, 1 Timothy 5:5
- 8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?22 cross-references: Hebrews 10:23–26, 2 Peter 3:8–9, Matthew 24:9–13, Luke 17:26–30, Psalms 46:5
- 9And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:47 cross-references: Luke 16:15, Proverbs 30:12, Isaiah 65:5, Romans 10:3, Romans 14:10
- 10Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.17 cross-references: Matthew 21:31–32, 1 Kings 8:30, Acts 23:6–8, Luke 7:29–30, 2 Kings 20:5
- 11The 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.61 cross-references: Matthew 6:5, Revelation 3:17, Isaiah 65:5, Jeremiah 2:35, Mark 11:25
- 12I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.33 cross-references: Luke 11:42, Matthew 23:23–24, Matthew 9:14, Luke 17:10, 1 Timothy 4:8
- 13And 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.74 cross-references: Ezra 9:6, 1 John 1:8–10, 1 Timothy 1:15, Psalms 41:4, Hebrews 8:12
- 14I 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.73 cross-references: Luke 14:11, Luke 16:15, James 4:10, Matthew 23:12, Proverbs 29:23
- 15And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.10 cross-references: Matthew 19:13–15, Mark 10:13–16, 1 Samuel 1:24, Luke 9:49–50, Luke 9:54
- 16But 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.14 cross-references: Matthew 18:3–4, 1 Corinthians 14:20, 1 Corinthians 7:14, Deuteronomy 31:12, 1 Peter 2:2
- 17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.9 cross-references: Matthew 18:3, Mark 10:15, Psalms 131:1–2, 1 Peter 1:14
- 18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?16 cross-references: Mark 10:17–31, Acts 16:30, Matthew 19:16–30, Luke 6:46, Acts 2:37
- 19And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.11 cross-references: Job 15:14–16, James 1:17, Hebrews 7:26, Job 25:4, Job 14:4
- 20Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.22 cross-references: Exodus 20:12–17, Romans 13:9, Mark 10:18–19, Matthew 19:17–19, Ephesians 6:2
- 21And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.10 cross-references: Philippians 3:6, Matthew 19:20–21, Romans 10:2–3, Mark 10:20–21, Luke 15:7
- 22Now 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.42 cross-references: Luke 12:33, 1 Timothy 6:18–19, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 6:19–20, Luke 16:9
- 23And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.17 cross-references: Ezekiel 33:31, 1 John 2:15, Luke 8:14, Mark 10:22, Job 31:24–25
- 24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!29 cross-references: James 2:5–7, Proverbs 30:9, Proverbs 11:28, Mark 10:23–27, Matthew 19:23–25
- 25For 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.4 cross-references: Matthew 23:24
- 26And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?3 cross-references: Luke 13:23
- 27And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.17 cross-references: Jeremiah 32:17, Matthew 19:26, Luke 1:37, Job 42:2, Genesis 18:14
- 28Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.15 cross-references: Mark 10:28, Philippians 3:7, Matthew 19:27, Luke 5:11, Matthew 4:19–22
- 29And 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,11 cross-references: Mark 10:29–31, Luke 14:26–28, Matthew 10:37–39, Matthew 19:28–30, Deuteronomy 33:9
- 30Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.21 cross-references: Job 42:10, Hebrews 13:5–6, Revelation 2:17, Luke 12:31–32, Matthew 12:32
- 31Then 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.43 cross-references: Isaiah 53:1–12, Matthew 20:17–19, Psalms 22:1–31, Mark 10:32–34, Matthew 16:21
- 32For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:34 cross-references: Luke 23:11, Isaiah 50:6, Isaiah 53:3, Mark 14:65, Acts 3:13
- 33And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.13 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 15:3–4, Luke 24:7, Matthew 27:63, Luke 24:21, Matthew 16:21
- 34And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.16 cross-references: Luke 9:45, Mark 9:32, John 10:6, Luke 24:45, John 12:16
- 35And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:15 cross-references: Matthew 20:29–34, Mark 10:46–52, 1 Samuel 2:8, John 9:8, Luke 16:20–21
- 36And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.4 cross-references: Matthew 21:10–11, Luke 15:26
- 37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.9 cross-references: Matthew 2:23, Luke 2:51, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Mark 2:1–3, John 1:45
- 38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.19 cross-references: Matthew 9:27, Luke 18:39, Matthew 15:22, Isaiah 9:6–7, Romans 1:3
- 39And 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.18 cross-references: Genesis 32:26–28, Psalms 141:1, Matthew 26:40–44, Luke 18:15, Luke 11:8–10
- 40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,4 cross-references: Matthew 20:31–34, Mark 10:48–52
- 41Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.9 cross-references: Matthew 20:21–22, 1 Kings 3:5–15, Romans 8:25, Philippians 4:6
- 42And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.15 cross-references: Luke 8:48, Luke 17:19, Matthew 8:3, Matthew 9:22, Luke 7:50
- 43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.37 cross-references: Psalms 146:8, 2 Thessalonians 1:10–12, Isaiah 43:21, John 9:39–40, Acts 4:21
Explained connections
- Let the children come
When disciples turn children away, Jesus tells them to let the children come, because the kingdom belongs to such as these. Luke notes they were infants.
- A broken and contrite heart
David says God will not despise a broken and contrite heart. In Jesus' parable the tax collector beats his breast and begs for mercy — and goes home justified.
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People in Luke 18
Jesus Christ, God, David, Simon Peter
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Hard questions about Luke 18
- Did Jesus heal one blind man near Jericho, or two?
- Does Jesus commend persistence in prayer or forbid repetition?
- Which commandments did Jesus list for the rich young man?
- Was the blind man healed as Jesus left Jericho or as he drew near to it?
- Did Jesus tell his disciples beforehand that he would die and rise again?