Parable of the Persistent Widow

1And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2Saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, neither regarded man. 3And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary. 4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7And will not God avenge his own elect, who cry day and night to him, though he beareth long with them? 8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, will he find faith on the earth?

The Pharisee and Tax Collector

9And he spoke this parable to certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 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. 12I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me 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.

Jesus Blesses the Children

(Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16)

15And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16But Jesus called them to him, and said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 17Verily I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter into it.

The Rich Young Ruler

(Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31)

18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 19And Jesus said to him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is God. 20Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor thy father and thy mother. 21And he said, All these have I kept from my youth. 22Now when Jesus heard these things, he said to him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. 23And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. 24And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly will they that have riches enter into 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. 26And they that heard it, said, Who then can be saved? 27Then he said, The things which are impossible with men, are possible with God.

28Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee. 29And he said to them, Verily I say to you, there is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, 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.

Jesus Again Predicts His Death

(Luke 9:43-45)

31Then he took the twelve, and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 32For he will be delivered to the Gentiles, and will be mocked, and spitefully treated, and spitted on; 33And they will scourge him, and put him to death: and 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.

Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar

(Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52)

35And it came to pass, that as he had come nigh to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging; 36And hearing the multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me. 39And they who 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. 40And Jesus stood and commanded him to be brought to him: and when he had come near, he asked him, 41Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do to thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight. 42And Jesus said to him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee. 43And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.