1 ¶ And he spoke a parable unto them to this end, that it behooves us always to pray and not faint,

Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart,

2 s aying, There was in a city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man;

saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man.

3 a nd there was a widow in that city, and she came unto him, saying, Defend me from my adversary.

There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, ‘ Give me legal protection from my opponent.’

4 A nd he would not for a while, but afterward he said within himself, Though I do not fear God, nor regard man,

For a while he was unwilling; but afterward he said to himself, ‘Even though I do not fear God nor respect man,

5 y et because this widow troubles me, I will do her justice, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

yet because this widow bothers me, I will give her legal protection, otherwise by continually coming she will wear me out.’”

6 A nd the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge says.

And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge said;

7 A nd shall not God avenge his own elect who cry day and night unto him though he bears long regarding them?

now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them?

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

I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” The Pharisee and the Publican

9 ¶ And he spoke this parable unto some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others:

And He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and viewed others with contempt:

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

“Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.

11 T he 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.

The Pharisee stood and was praying this to himself: ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

12 I fast two meals every sabbath; I give tithes of all that I possess.

I fast twice a week; I pay tithes of all that I get.’

13 A nd the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God, reconcile me, a sinner.

But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to heaven, but was beating his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, the sinner!’

14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for anyone that exalts himself shall be humbled, and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

I tell you, this man went to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

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

And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them.

16 B ut Jesus called them unto him and said, Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God.

But Jesus called for them, saying, “Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

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

Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.” The Rich Young Ruler

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

A ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

19 A nd Jesus said unto him, Why dost thou call me good? No one is good except one, that is, God.

And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone.

20 T hou knowest the commandments, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not murder, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.

You know the commandments, ‘ Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.’”

21 A nd he said, All these things I have kept from my youth up.

And he said, “All these things I have kept from my youth.”

22 N ow when Jesus heard this, 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.

When Jesus heard this, He said to him, “One thing you still lack; sell all that you possess and distribute it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

23 A nd when he heard this, he was very sorrowful, for he was very rich.

But when he had heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich.

24 A nd when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How difficult it is for those that have riches to enter into the kingdom of God!

And Jesus looked at him and said, “ How hard it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!

25 F or it is easier to put a cable through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”

26 A nd those that heard it said, Who then can be saved?

They who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”

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

But He said, “ The things that are impossible with people are possible with God.”

28 T hen Peter said, Behold, we have left all and followed thee.

Peter said, “Behold, we have left our own homes and followed You.”

29 A nd he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no one that has left house or parents or brethren or wife or children for the kingdom of God’s sake

And He said to them, “Truly I say to you, there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God,

30 w ho shall not receive manifold more in this present time and in the age to come, eternal life.

who will not receive many times as much at this time and in the age to come, eternal life.”

31 ¶ 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.

Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things which are written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be accomplished.

32 F or he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles and shall be mocked and spitefully treated and spitted on;

For He will be handed over to the Gentiles, and will be mocked and mistreated and spit upon,

33 a nd they shall scourge him and put him to death, but the third day he shall rise again.

and after they have scourged Him, they will kill Him; and the third day He will rise again.”

34 A nd they understood none of these things, and this word was hid from them, and they did not know what was said.

But the disciples understood none of these things, and the meaning of this statement was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend the things that were said. Bartimaeus Receives Sight

35 ¶ And it came to pass that as he came near unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat beside the way begging,

As Jesus was approaching Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road begging.

36 a nd hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what this might be.

Now hearing a crowd going by, he began to inquire what this was.

37 A nd they told him that Jesus of Nazareth passes by.

They told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by.

38 A nd he cried out, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

And he called out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

39 A nd those who went before rebuked him that he should remain silent; but he cried out so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, “ Son of David, have mercy on me!”

40 A nd Jesus stopped and commanded him to be brought unto him, and when he was come near, he asked him,

And Jesus stopped and commanded that he be brought to Him; and when he came near, He questioned him,

41 s aying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may see.

“What do you want Me to do for you?” And he said, “Lord, I want to regain my sight!”

42 A nd Jesus said unto him, See; thy faith has saved thee.

And Jesus said to him, “ Receive your sight; your faith has made you well.”

43 A nd immediately he saw and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him, glorifying God; and when all the people saw it, they gave praise to God.