Luke
“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”
Luke 18:1
Luke 18:1 (KJV) speaks to prayer, perseverance, and weariness — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Galatians 6:9“Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.”
Psalms 55:17“Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;”
Colossians 4:2“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Romans 12:12“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.”
Luke 11:10“So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.”
Ezra 8:23
Common questions
What does Luke 18:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 18:1 reads: "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" The verse speaks to prayer, perseverance, and weariness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 18 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 18:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" is Luke 18:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 18.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 18:1?
Verses that sit beside Luke 18:1 include Galatians 6:9, Psalms 55:17, and Colossians 4:2. Reading them alongside Luke 18:1 deepens the theme of prayer.
How can I pray with Luke 18:1?
Read Luke 18:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.