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Luke 18:1 (show verse)
Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart,
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Luke 18:2 (show verse)
saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and had no respect for man.
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Luke 18:3 (show verse)
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Luke 18:4 (show verse)
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Luke 18:5 (show verse)
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Luke 18:6 (show verse)
Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says!
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Luke 18:7 (show verse)
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Prayer » Answer to, delayed
Prayer » Should be offered up » With importunity
Prayer, answers to » Granted » Sometimes after delay
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are heard by God
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Prayer, answers to » Granted » Sometimes after delay
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are heard by God
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Luke 18:8 (show verse)
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Luke 18:9 (show verse)
He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves and were confident that they were righteous [posing outwardly as upright and in right standing with God], and who viewed others with contempt:
Abasement » Who shall be abased
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Character of » Self-righteous
Publicans » Parable concerning
Righteousness » Unregenerate man seeks justification by works of
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Despise others
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own righteousness
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Character of » Self-righteous
Publicans » Parable concerning
Righteousness » Unregenerate man seeks justification by works of
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Despise others
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own righteousness
Luke 18:10 (show verse)
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Attendance » Reasons for » Christ, our example
Church » Temple
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Publicans » Parable concerning
Sabbath » Worship celebrated on » Christ, our example
jewish Sects » Pharisees
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For prayer and worship
The Second Temple » The jews » Prayed without, while the priest offered incense within
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Worship » Public, in the temple
Attendance » Reasons for » Christ, our example
Church » Temple
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Publicans » Parable concerning
Sabbath » Worship celebrated on » Christ, our example
jewish Sects » Pharisees
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For prayer and worship
The Second Temple » The jews » Prayed without, while the priest offered incense within
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Worship » Public, in the temple
Luke 18:11 (show verse)
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Hypocrites » Described as » Self-righteous
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Character of » Outwardly moral
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Standing in
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Standing
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Presumption » Exhibited in » Spiritual pride
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Pride » Often originates in » Self-righteousness
Publicans » Disreputable
Publicans » Parable concerning
the Publicans » The jews » Despised
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » We are better than others
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Audaciously approach God
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
Tax » Unpopular
Thankfulness » Of hypocrites, full of boasting
Thanksgiving » Of hypocrites, full of boasting
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Hypocrites » Described as » Self-righteous
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Character of » Outwardly moral
Prayer » Conditions for successful » Standing in
Prayer » Postures in prayer » Standing
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Presumption » Exhibited in » Spiritual pride
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Pride » Often originates in » Self-righteousness
Publicans » Disreputable
Publicans » Parable concerning
the Publicans » The jews » Despised
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » We are better than others
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Audaciously approach God
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
Tax » Unpopular
Thankfulness » Of hypocrites, full of boasting
Thanksgiving » Of hypocrites, full of boasting
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Luke 18:12 (show verse)
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Display » In religious service
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Fasting » Habitual » By pharisees
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
Fasting » Of hypocrites » Boasted of, before God
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Ostentation » In religious service
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » Fasting
Pharisees » Character of » Rigid in fasting
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Pride » Often originates in » Self-righteousness
Publicans » Parable concerning
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Time » Computed by » Weeks
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Tithe » The pharisees scrupulous in paying
Tithes » Customary in later times
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own righteousness
Years » Divided into » Weeks
Display » In religious service
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Fasting » Habitual » By pharisees
Fasting » Examples of » Christ
Fasting » Of hypocrites » Boasted of, before God
Humbleness » The humble
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Ostentation » In religious service
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Pharisees » Traditions of, in regard to » Fasting
Pharisees » Character of » Rigid in fasting
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Pride » Often originates in » Self-righteousness
Publicans » Parable concerning
Self-righteousness » Illustrated
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Time » Computed by » Weeks
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Tithe » The pharisees scrupulous in paying
Tithes » Customary in later times
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own righteousness
Years » Divided into » Weeks
Luke 18:13 (show verse)
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Confession of sin » Illustrated
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Eyes » The jews » Cast, on the ground in humiliation
Humble » Penitence, examples of » The publican
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Penitential » The publican
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Mercy » Sought
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
Prayer » Penitential » Of the tax collector
Publicans » Parable concerning
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Confession of sin » Illustrated
Conviction of sin » Examples of » The publican
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Eyes » The jews » Cast, on the ground in humiliation
Humble » Penitence, examples of » The publican
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Penitential » The publican
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Mercy » Sought
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The publican
Prayer » Penitential » Of the tax collector
Publicans » Parable concerning
Repentance » Illustrated
Repentance » Examples of » The publican
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Luke 18:14 (show verse)
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Promises concerning
Humility » They who have » Exalted by God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Justification before God » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Publicans » Parable concerning
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Humility » Promises concerning
Humility » They who have » Exalted by God
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The pharisee and the publican
Jesus Christ » History of » Enunciates the parables of the unjust judge, and the pharisee and publican praying in the temple (in peraea)
Justification before God » Illustrated
Parables » Parables of Christ » Pharisee and publican
Prayer, answers to » Denied to those who » Are self-righteous
Publicans » Parable concerning
Self-righteousness » The self-righteous
Luke 18:15 (show verse)
Now they were also bringing their babies to Him, so that He would touch and bless them, and when the disciples noticed it, they began reprimanding them.
Bigotry » Instances of » Of the disciples in forbidding children to be brought to jesus
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Blessed by jesus
Christian ministers » Intolerance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in rebuking those who brought little children to jesus
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Blessed by jesus
Christian ministers » Intolerance of
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in rebuking those who brought little children to jesus
Luke 18:16 (show verse)
But Jesus called them to Himself, saying [to the apostles], “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Chiding » Jesus chides his disciples » For forbidding children to be brought to him
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Blessed by jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Kingdom of heaven » Children of the
Simplicity » Childlikeness an essential element in the Christian life
Symbols and similitudes » Childhood
Children » Promises and assurances to
Children » Blessed by jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Kingdom of heaven » Children of the
Simplicity » Childlikeness an essential element in the Christian life
Symbols and similitudes » Childhood
Luke 18:17 (show verse)
Luke 18:18 (show verse)
A certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher [You who are essentially and morally good], what shall I do to inherit eternal life [that is, eternal salvation in the Messiah’s kingdom]?”
Luke 18:19 (show verse)
Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is [essentially and morally] good except God alone.
Luke 18:20 (show verse)
Luke 18:21 (show verse)
He replied, “I have kept all these things from my youth.”
Luke 18:22 (show verse)
When Jesus heard this, He said to him, “You still lack one thing; sell everything that you have and distribute the money to the poor, and you will have [abundant] treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].”
Alms » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Missionaries » In following Christ
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Salvation » Conditions of
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Missionaries » In following Christ
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Salvation » Conditions of
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Young men » Instances of religious young men » The rich young man
Luke 18:23 (show verse)
But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich.
Luke 18:24 (show verse)
Jesus looked at him and said, “How difficult it is for those who are wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Salvation » Conditions of
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Receives the rich young ruler who asks what he shall do to inherit eternal life (in peraea)
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Salvation » Conditions of
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Luke 18:25 (show verse)
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Salvation » Conditions of
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of God » Who shall have a hard time entering into the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Salvation » Conditions of
Trust » Those that trust in wealth
Wealth » Those that trust in wealth
Luke 18:26 (show verse)
And those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”
Luke 18:27 (show verse)
But He said, “The things that are impossible with people are possible with God.”
Luke 18:28 (show verse)
Peter said, “Look, we have left all [things—homes, families, businesses] and followed You.”
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Luke 18:29 (show verse)
And He said to them, “I assure you and most solemnly 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,
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Leaving all » Reward promised
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Reward promised
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Leaving all » Reward promised
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Reward promised
Luke 18:30 (show verse)
Deathless » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Leaving all » Reward promised
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Proportionate reward » Even in the present life
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Reward promised
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Even in the present life
the Reward of saints » Described as » Everlasting life
Eternal » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Everlasting » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Following » Those that follow jesus Christ
Forsaking » Those that forsake themselves for Christ
Kingdom of heaven » Rich people cannot enter
Leaving all » Reward promised
Life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Eternal life » Conditions of receiving » Renunciation of the world
Proportionate reward » Even in the present life
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Reward promised
Reward » Of the wicked proportionate to service rendered » Even in the present life
the Reward of saints » Described as » Everlasting life
Luke 18:31 (show verse)
Then taking the twelve [disciples] aside, He said to them, “Listen carefully: we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that have been written through the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled and completed.
Luke 18:32 (show verse)
Luke 18:33 (show verse)
Luke 18:34 (show verse)
But the disciples understood none of these things [about the approaching death and resurrection of Jesus]. This statement was hidden from them, and they did not grasp the [meaning of the] things that were said [by Jesus].
Luke 18:35 (show verse)
As He was approaching Jericho [on His way to Jerusalem], it happened that a blind man was sitting beside the road begging.
Bartimeus » Blind man
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jericho » A city » Jesus » Healed » Blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jericho » A city » Jesus » Healed » Blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Luke 18:36 (show verse)
Now when he heard a crowd going by, he began to ask what this was [about].
Bartimeus » Blind man
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Luke 18:37 (show verse)
They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
Bartimeus » Blind man
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Nazareth » Jesus from
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Nazareth » Jesus from
Luke 18:38 (show verse)
So he shouted out, saying, “Jesus, Son of David (Messiah), have mercy on me!”
Bartimeus » Blind man
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Luke 18:39 (show verse)
Those who were leading the way were sternly telling him to keep quiet; but he screamed all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Bartimeus » Blind man
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Heartlessness » The people who rebuked the blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Prayer » Importunity in » The two blind men of jericho
David » King of israel » Jesus called son of
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Heartlessness » The people who rebuked the blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Prayer » Importunity in » The two blind men of jericho
Luke 18:40 (show verse)
Then Jesus stopped and ordered that the blind man be led to Him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him,
Bartimeus » Blind man
Bringing men to jesus » the Blind
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Bringing men to jesus » the Blind
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Luke 18:41 (show verse)
Bartimeus » Blind man
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Luke 18:42 (show verse)
Jesus said to him, “Regain your sight; your [personal trust and confident] faith [in Me] has made you well.”
Bartimeus » Blind man
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Salvation » What saves
Wholeness » What makes you whole
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Blind bartimaeus and a fellow blind man
Faith/faithfulness » What faith does
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Salvation » What saves
Wholeness » What makes you whole
Luke 18:43 (show verse)
Immediately he regained his sight and began following Jesus, glorifying and praising and honoring God. And all the people, when they saw it, praised God.
Bartimeus » Blind man
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Praise » Exemplified » Multitudes
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » Blind bartimaeus
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Two blind men cured near jericho
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals two blind men (at jericho)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Restores sight to two blind men near jericho
Praise » Exemplified » Multitudes
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Those whom jesus healed » Blind bartimaeus