Modern Literal Version - Pre-Release 2012
[Luke 18]

 ^18:1 And he also spoke a parable to them, for that, it is essential for them to always pray and not to be depressed; ^18:2 saying, A judge was in a city, who did not fear God and did not revere man.^18:3 And a widow was in that city, and she came often to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary. ^18:4 And he did not wish to, for a time; but after these things, he said with himself, Even if I do not fear God, and do not revere man; ^18:5 yet because this widow is harassing me, I will avenge her, in order that she does not pester me by her endless coming at me.

^18:6 And the Lord said, Hear what the judge of unrighteousness _{F} said. ^18:7 And should God not avenge his chosen, who cry to him day and night and yet he is longsuffering over them? ^18:8 I say to you^* that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find the faith on the earth?

 ^18:9 And he spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and scorned all the rest: ^18:10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the first one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. ^18:11 The Pharisee stood and prayed these things with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not like the rest of men, extortioners, unrighteous, adulterers or just-as this tax collector. ^18:12 I fast twice in the week; I tithe of all that I procure. ^18:13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his chest, saying, God, be lenient to me the sinner. ^18:14 I say to you^*, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other; because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled; but he who humbles himself will be exalted.

 ^18:15 And they were also bringing to him their babies, that^* he should touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. ^18:16 But Jesus having called them to him, said, Allow the little children to come to me and do not forbid them; for^* the kingdom of God is for such. ^18:17Truly^* I say to you^*, Whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a little child, he will never enter into it.

 ^18:18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? ^18:19 And Jesus said to him, Why do you call me good? None is good, except one, our God.^18:20 You know the commandments, ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not falsely-testify, Honor your father and your mother.’ {Exod. 20:12-16 & Deut. 5:16-20}

^18:21 And he said, I have observed all these things from my youth up.

 ^18:22 And when Jesus heard these things, he said to him, One thing is still lacking for you: sell all that you have and distribute to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven and come-here. Follow me. ^18:23 But when he heard these things, he became very sorrowful; for^* he was extremely rich. ^18:24 And Jesus seeing him when he became very sorrowful, said, How those who have wealth will hardly enter into the kingdom of God! ^18:25 For^* it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

 ^18:26 And those who heard it said, Then who can be saved?

 ^18:27 But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

 ^18:28 And Peter said, Behold, we left all and followed you^*.

 ^18:29 And he said to them, Truly^* I say to you^*, There is no one who has left his house or parents or brethren or children, because of the kingdom of God, ^18:30 who will not receive much more in this time and in the world to come eternal life.

 ^18:31 And he took the twelve with him and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem and all the things that are written through the prophets will be accomplished by the Son of Man. ^18:32 For^*he will be given up to the Gentiles and will be mocked and injured and spit on: ^18:33 and they will scourge and kill him and the third day he will rise up. ^18:34 And they understood none of these things, and this saying was hid from them and they did not know the things which was said.

 ^18:35 And it happened, as he drew near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the road begging:^18:36 and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this might be. ^18:37 And they reported to him, that Jesus of Nazareth is passing by. ^18:38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me. ^18:39 And those who went before rebuked him that^* he should be silent but he cried out much more, You son of David, have mercy on me.

 ^18:40 And Jesus stood still and commanded him to be led to him and when he drew near, he asked him, ^18:41 saying, What do you will that I should do to you?

 And he said, Lord, that^* I may recover my sight.

 ^18:42 And Jesus said to him, Recover your sight: your faith has cured you^*. ^18:43 And instantly he recovered his sight and followed him, glorifying God and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

{ Footnotes: Lk 18:6 LIT: says (but speaks of previous verses). Lk 18:13- OR be propitiated, be atoning. }

 
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