King James Bible

New Living Translation

1And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

1One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.

2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people.

3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.’

4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

4 The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people,

5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

5 but this woman is driving me crazy. I’m going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!’”

6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.

6Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge.

7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

7 Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?

8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

8 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?” Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector

9And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

9Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else:

10Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

10 “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector.

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.

11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer : ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’m certainly not like that tax collector!

12I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

12 I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.’

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.

13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.’

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.

14 I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Jesus Blesses the Children

15And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

15One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But when the disciples saw this, they scolded the parents for bothering him.

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.

16Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.

17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

17 I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” The Rich Man

18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

18Once a religious leader asked Jesus this question: “Good Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?”

19And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

19 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked him. “Only God is truly good.

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.

20 But to answer your question, you know the commandments: ‘You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not testify falsely. Honor your father and mother.’ ”

21And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.

21The man replied, “I’ve obeyed all these commandments since I was young.”

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.

22When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

23And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

23But when the man heard this he became very sad, for he was very rich.

24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

24When Jesus saw this, he said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God!

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.

25 In fact, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!”

26And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?

26Those who heard this said, “Then who in the world can be saved?”

27And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

27He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.”

28Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.

28Peter said, “We’ve left our homes to follow you.”

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,

29 “Yes,” Jesus replied, “and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the Kingdom of God,

30Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

30 will be repaid many times over in this life, and will have eternal life in the world to come.” Jesus Again Predicts His Death

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.

31Taking the twelve disciples aside, Jesus said, “Listen, we’re going up to Jerusalem, where all the predictions of the prophets concerning the Son of Man will come true.

32For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:

32 He will be handed over to the Romans, and he will be mocked, treated shamefully, and spit upon.

33And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.

33 They will flog him with a whip and kill him, but on the third day he will rise again.”

34And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

34But they didn’t understand any of this. The significance of his words was hidden from them, and they failed to grasp what he was talking about. Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar

35And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

35As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road.

36And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

36When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening.

37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

37They told him that Jesus the Nazarene was going by.

38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

38So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

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.

39“Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,

40When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. As the man came near, Jesus asked him,

41Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.

41 “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “I want to see!”

42And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.

42And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.”

43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

43Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too.

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