Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 18:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 18:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 18 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Parable of the Persistent Widow
“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”
Luke 18:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 18:1
Luke introduces the parable: Jesus spoke 'unto them a parable to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.' The phrase 'ought always to pray' (Greek 'dei pantote proseuchesthai,' δεῖ πάντοτε προσεύχεσθαι) indicates necessity and constancy—continuous, persistent prayer, not occasional requests. 'Not to faint' (Greek 'mē enkakein,' μὴ ἐνκακεῖν) means not lose heart, grow weary, or give up. The parable of the persistent widow (vv. 2-8) illustrates this principle—persistent prayer eventually prevails. Prayer requires endurance, faith, and refusal to quit despite delayed answers.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 18:1
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“watching therein with thanksgiving;”
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
“Pray without ceasing.”
“but in everything”
“praying at all times in the Spirit”
“I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.”
“and you shall go and pray to me”
“praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen”
“for we will reap in due season”
“Lord”