Luk 18:1 | MHCC | STEP | The parable of the importunate widow. (1-8) The Pharisee and the publican. (9-14) Children brought to Christ. (15-17) The ruler hindered by his riches. (18-30) Christ foreshows his death. (31-34) A blind man restored to sight. (35-43) Verses 1-8 All God's people are praying people. Here earnest steadiness in prayer for spiritual mercies is taught. The widow's earnestness prevailed even with the unjust judge: she might fear lest it should set him more against her; but our earnest prayer is pleasing to our God. Even to the end there will still be ground for the same complaint of weakness of faith.

‏ Luke 18:1

Chapter 18 Chapter Outline

The parable of the importunate widow.

(1-8)

The Pharisee and the publican.

(9-14)

Children brought to Christ.

(15-17)

The ruler hindered by his riches.

(18-30)

Christ foreshows his death.

(31-34)

A blind man restored to sight.

(35-43)

Verses 1-8

All God's people are praying people. Here earnest steadiness in prayer for spiritual mercies is taught. The widow's earnestness prevailed even with the unjust judge: she might fear lest it should set him more against her; but our earnest prayer is pleasing to our God. Even to the end there will still be ground for the same complaint of weakness of faith.