Luke 18

Jesus teaches persistent prayer through the Parable of the Persistent Widow (18:1-8), who prevails upon an unjust judge (κριτής, kritēs), assuring God's swift justice for his elect; he contrasts the self-righteous Pharisee with the humble tax collector (18:9-14), declaring the latter justified. Jesus blesses children (18:15-17), challenges a rich ruler to sell all and follow him (18:18-30), predicts his death and resurrection (18:31-34), and heals a blind beggar near Jericho whose faith restores his sight (18:35-43).

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