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Luke 18:1 (show verse)
Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray all the time and never give up.
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Luke 18:2 (show verse)
He said, "In a city there was a judge who didn't fear God or respect people.
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Luke 18:3 (show verse)
In that city there was also a widow who kept coming to him and saying, "Grant me justice against my adversary.'
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Luke 18:4 (show verse)
For a while the judge refused. But later, he told himself, "I don't fear God or respect people,
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Luke 18:5 (show verse)
yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will grant her justice. Otherwise, she will keep coming and wear me out.'"
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Luke 18:6 (show verse)
Then the Lord added, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.
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Luke 18:7 (show verse)
Won't God grant his chosen people justice when they cry out to him day and night? Is he slow to help them?
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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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Prayer, answers to » Granted » Sometimes after delay
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Luke 18:8 (show verse)
I tell you, he will give them justice quickly. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"
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Luke 18:9 (show verse)
Jesus also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves, thinking they were righteous, but who looked down on everyone else:
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
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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)
"Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a tax collector.
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)
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, "O God, I thank you that I'm not like other people thieves, dishonest people, adulterers, or even this tax collector.
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)
I fast twice a week, and I give a tenth of my entire income.'
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)
"But the tax collector stood at a distance and would not even look up to heaven. Instead, he continued to beat his chest and said, "O God, be merciful to me, the sinner that I am!'
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)
I tell you, this man, rather than the other one, went down to his home justified, because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the person who humbles himself will be exalted."
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 some people were even bringing their infants to Jesus to have him touch them. But when the disciples saw this, they sternly told the people not to do that.
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)
Jesus, however, called for the children and said, "Let the little children come to me, and stop keeping them away, because the kingdom of God belongs to people like 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)
I tell all of you with certainty, whoever doesn't receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never get into it at all."
Luke 18:18 (show verse)
Then an official asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?"
Luke 18:19 (show verse)
"Why do you call me good?" Jesus asked him. "Nobody is good except for one God.
Luke 18:20 (show verse)
You know the commandments: "Never commit adultery. Never murder. Never steal. Never give false testimony. Honor your father and mother.'"
Luke 18:21 (show verse)
The official replied, "I have kept all of these since I was a young man."
Luke 18:22 (show verse)
When Jesus heard this, he told him, "You still need to do one thing. Sell everything you have and give the money to the destitute, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come back and follow me."
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
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Luke 18:23 (show verse)
But when the official heard this he became sad, because he was very rich.
Luke 18:24 (show verse)
So when Jesus saw how sad he was, he said, "How hard it is for rich people to get into 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)
Indeed, it's easier for a camel to squeeze through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to get into the kingdom of God."
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)
Those who were listening to Jesus asked, "Then who can be saved?"
Luke 18:27 (show verse)
Jesus replied, "The things that are impossible for people are possible for God."
Luke 18:28 (show verse)
Then Peter said, "See, we have left everything we have 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)
Jesus told them, "I tell all of you with certainty, there is no one who has left his home, wife, brothers, parents, or children because 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)
who will not receive many times as much in this world, as well as eternal life in the age to come."
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)
Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, "Pay attention! We're going up to Jerusalem. Everything written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled,
Luke 18:32 (show verse)
because he'll be handed over to the unbelievers, and will be mocked, insulted, and spit on.
Luke 18:33 (show verse)
After they have whipped him, they'll kill him, but on the third day he'll rise again."
Luke 18:34 (show verse)
But they didn't understand any of this. What he said was hidden from them, and they didn't know what he meant.
Luke 18:35 (show verse)
As Jesus was approaching Jericho, there was a blind man sitting by 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)
When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.
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 that Jesus from Nazareth was coming 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, "Jesus, Son of David, 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)
The people at the front of the crowd sternly told him to be quiet, but he started shouting even louder, "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 the man to be brought to him. 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)
"What do you want me to do for you?" He said, "Lord, I want to see again!"
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)
So Jesus told him, "See again! Your faith 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 the man could see again and began to follow Jesus, glorifying God. All the people saw this and gave praise to 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