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Luke 18 Summary
Prayer, Righteousness, and the Rich Young Ruler
Jesus teaches through the parable of the unjust judge that men ought always to pray and not faint, assuring them God will avenge His elect speedily. He then teaches the parable of the Pharisee and the publican to those who trust in their own righteousness: the publican, who humbly begs God's mercy as a sinner, goes home justified rather than the self-righteous Pharisee. Jesus receives little children and teaches that the kingdom belongs to such as receive it as a child. A rich ruler asks what he must do for eternal life; Jesus commands him to sell all he has and distribute to the poor, but the ruler goes away sorrowful.
Key themes
Key verses
Luke 18:8
“I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?”
Luke 18:14
“I 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.”
Luke 18:17
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.”
Luke 18:25
“For 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.”
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