Luc - Caput 18

Luc 18.1 dicebat autem et parabolam ad illos quoniam oportet semper orare et non deficere Luc 18.2 dicens iudex quidam erat in quadam civitate qui Deum non timebat et hominem non verebatur Luc 18.3 vidua autem quaedam erat in civitate illa et veniebat ad eum dicens vindica me de adversario meo Luc 18.4 et nolebat per multum tempus post haec autem dixit intra se et si Deum non timeo nec hominem revereor Luc 18.5 tamen quia molesta est mihi haec vidua vindicabo illam ne in novissimo veniens suggillet me Luc 18.6 ait autem Dominus audite quid iudex iniquitatis dicit Luc 18.7 Deus autem non faciet vindictam electorum suorum clamantium ad se die ac nocte et patientiam habebit in illis Luc 18.8 dico vobis quia cito faciet vindictam illorum verumtamen Filius hominis veniens putas inveniet fidem in terra Luc 18.9 dixit autem et ad quosdam qui in se confidebant tamquam iusti et aspernabantur ceteros parabolam istam Luc 18.10 duo homines ascenderunt in templum ut orarent unus Pharisaeus et alter publicanus Luc 18.11 Pharisaeus stans haec apud se orabat Deus gratias ago tibi quia non sum sicut ceteri hominum raptores iniusti adulteri vel ut etiam hic publicanus Luc 18.12 ieiuno bis in sabbato decimas do omnium quae possideo Luc 18.13 et publicanus a longe stans nolebat nec oculos ad caelum levare sed percutiebat pectus suum dicens Deus propitius esto mihi peccatori Luc 18.14 dico vobis descendit hic iustificatus in domum suam ab illo quia omnis qui se exaltat humiliabitur et qui se humiliat exaltabitur Luc 18.15 adferebant autem ad illum et infantes ut eos tangeret quod cum viderent discipuli increpabant illos Luc 18.16 Iesus autem convocans illos dixit sinite pueros venire ad me et nolite eos vetare talium est enim regnum Dei Luc 18.17 amen dico vobis quicumque non acceperit regnum Dei sicut puer non intrabit in illud Luc 18.18 et interrogavit eum quidam princeps dicens magister bone quid faciens vitam aeternam possidebo Luc 18.19 dixit autem ei Iesus quid me dicis bonum nemo bonus nisi solus Deus Luc 18.20 mandata nosti non occides non moechaberis non furtum facies non falsum testimonium dices honora patrem tuum et matrem Luc 18.21 qui ait haec omnia custodivi a iuventute mea Luc 18.22 quo audito Iesus ait ei adhuc unum tibi deest omnia quaecumque habes vende et da pauperibus et habebis thesaurum in caelo et veni sequere me Luc 18.23 his ille auditis contristatus est quia dives erat valde Luc 18.24 videns autem illum Iesus tristem factum dixit quam difficile qui pecunias habent in regnum Dei intrabunt Luc 18.25 facilius est enim camelum per foramen acus transire quam divitem intrare in regnum Dei Luc 18.26 et dixerunt qui audiebant et quis potest salvus fieri Luc 18.27 ait illis quae inpossibilia sunt apud homines possibilia sunt apud Deum Luc 18.28 ait autem Petrus ecce nos dimisimus omnia et secuti sumus te Luc 18.29 qui dixit eis amen dico vobis nemo est qui reliquit domum aut parentes aut fratres aut uxorem aut filios propter regnum Dei Luc 18.30 et non recipiat multo plura in hoc tempore et in saeculo venturo vitam aeternam Luc 18.31 adsumpsit autem Iesus duodecim et ait illis ecce ascendimus Hierosolyma et consummabuntur omnia quae scripta sunt per prophetas de Filio hominis Luc 18.32 tradetur enim gentibus et inludetur et flagellabitur et conspuetur Luc 18.33 et postquam flagellaverint occident eum et die tertia resurget Luc 18.34 et ipsi nihil horum intellexerunt et erat verbum istud absconditum ab eis et non intellegebant quae dicebantur Luc 18.35 factum est autem cum adpropinquaret Hiericho caecus quidam sedebat secus viam mendicans Luc 18.36 et cum audiret turbam praetereuntem interrogabat quid hoc esset Luc 18.37 dixerunt autem ei quod Iesus Nazarenus transiret Luc 18.38 et clamavit dicens Iesu Fili David miserere mei Luc 18.39 et qui praeibant increpabant eum ut taceret ipse vero multo magis clamabat Fili David miserere mei Luc 18.40 stans autem Iesus iussit illum adduci ad se et cum adpropinquasset interrogavit illum Luc 18.41 dicens quid tibi vis faciam at ille dixit Domine ut videam Luc 18.42 et Iesus dixit illi respice fides tua te salvum fecit Luc 18.43 et confestim vidit et sequebatur illum magnificans Deum et omnis plebs ut vidit dedit laudem Deo

Luc : Caput 18

Perseverance and Humility according to Luke Chapter 18

Luke chapter 18 demonstrates the crucial importance of perseverance and humility in the Christian life. This chapter illustrates how Jesus teaches prayer and entry into the Kingdom of God through parables and significant events. Among the revelatory teachings are the parable of the unjust judge and that of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Jesus also takes the time to bless the children, meet the rich young man, and foretell his death for the third time. This chapter concludes with the healing of a blind man, emphasizing the need for persevering faith and true humility before God.

Reflection on Five Bible Passages To delve deeper into the vital lessons of this transformative chapter, let's examine five biblical passages that resonate powerfully with it: Psalm 55:17 "Afternoon, morning, and at noon, I mourn and lament, and he hears my voice." This psalm reflects perseverance in prayer, a central theme of the parable of the persistent widow in href="LUK_18_1.html" target="_blank">Luke 18:1-8.

James 4:6

"But he gives us more grace. Therefore he says, 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'" This verse echoes the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke 18:9-14, where humility is emphasized and exalted.

Mark 10:13-16

"Some brought children to Jesus so that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, 'Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'" This passage parallels Luke 18:15-17, where Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is inherited by those who have the simplicity and purity of children.

Matthew 19:16-22

"Then someone came to him and asked, 'Teacher, what good thing must I do to have eternal life?'... Jesus answered, 'If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. So come, follow me.'" This passage is similar to the story of the rich young ruler in Luke 18:18-23, where wealth is an obstacle to the humility needed to follow Christ.

Mark 10:46-52

"Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, accompanied by a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man named Bartimaeus... began to cry out, 'Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!'" This story echoes the healing of the blind man in Luke 18:35-43, illustrating faith and perseverance in asking for mercy.

May these reflections encourage us to cultivate strong faith and sincere humility, so as to walk ever closer to our Lord.