Apologetics Bible

Luke 18:1

Greek

Ἔλεγεν ⸀δὲ παραβολὴν αὐτοῖς πρὸς τὸ δεῖν πάντοτε προσεύχεσθαι ⸀αὐτοὺς καὶ μὴ ἐγκακεῖν,

Elegen de parabolen aytois pros to dein pantote proseychesthai aytoys kai me egkakein,

KJV: And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

AKJV: And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men should always to pray, and not to faint;

ASV: And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;

YLT: And he spake also a simile to them, that it behoveth us always to pray, and not to faint,

Exposition: Luke 18:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:2

Greek

λέγων· Κριτής τις ἦν ἔν τινι πόλει τὸν θεὸν μὴ φοβούμενος καὶ ἄνθρωπον μὴ ἐντρεπόμενος.

legon· Krites tis en en tini polei ton theon me phoboymenos kai anthropon me entrepomenos.

KJV: Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

AKJV: Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

ASV: saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man:

YLT: saying, `A certain judge was in a certain city--God he is not fearing, and man he is not regarding--

Exposition: Luke 18:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:3

Greek

χήρα δὲ ἦν ἐν τῇ πόλει ἐκείνῃ καὶ ἤρχετο πρὸς αὐτὸν λέγουσα· Ἐκδίκησόν με ἀπὸ τοῦ ἀντιδίκου μου.

chera de en en te polei ekeine kai ercheto pros ayton legoysa· Ekdikeson me apo toy antidikoy moy.

KJV: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

AKJV: And there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of my adversary.

ASV: and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

YLT: and a widow was in that city, and she was coming unto him, saying, Do me justice on my opponent,

Exposition: Luke 18:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:4

Greek

καὶ οὐκ ⸀ἤθελεν ἐπὶ χρόνον, μετὰ ⸂ταῦτα δὲ⸃ εἶπεν ἐν ἑαυτῷ· Εἰ καὶ τὸν θεὸν οὐ φοβοῦμαι ⸂οὐδὲ ἄνθρωπον⸃ ἐντρέπομαι,

kai oyk ethelen epi chronon, meta tayta de eipen en eayto· Ei kai ton theon oy phoboymai oyde anthropon entrepomai,

KJV: And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

AKJV: And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

ASV: And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

YLT: and he would not for a time, but after these things he said in himself, Even if God I do not fear, and man do not regard,

Exposition: Luke 18:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:5

Greek

διά γε τὸ παρέχειν μοι κόπον τὴν χήραν ταύτην ἐκδικήσω αὐτήν ἵνα μὴ εἰς τέλος ἐρχομένη ὑπωπιάζῃ με.

dia ge to parechein moi kopon ten cheran tayten ekdikeso ayten ina me eis telos erchomene ypopiaze me.

KJV: Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

AKJV: Yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

ASV: yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest she wear me out by her continual coming.

YLT: yet because this widow doth give me trouble, I will do her justice, lest, perpetually coming, she may plague me.'

Exposition: Luke 18:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:6

Greek

εἶπεν δὲ ὁ κύριος· Ἀκούσατε τί ὁ κριτὴς τῆς ἀδικίας λέγει·

eipen de o kyrios· Akoysate ti o krites tes adikias legei·

KJV: And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.

AKJV: And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge says.

ASV: And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith.

YLT: And the Lord said, `Hear ye what the unrighteous judge saith:

Exposition: Luke 18:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:7

Greek

ὁ δὲ θεὸς οὐ μὴ ποιήσῃ τὴν ἐκδίκησιν τῶν ἐκλεκτῶν αὐτοῦ τῶν βοώντων ⸀αὐτῷ ἡμέρας καὶ νυκτός, καὶ ⸀μακροθυμεῖ ἐπʼ αὐτοῖς;

o de theos oy me poiese ten ekdikesin ton eklekton aytoy ton boonton ayto emeras kai nyktos, kai makrothymei ep aytois;

KJV: And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

AKJV: And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night to him, though he bear long with them?

ASV: And shall not God avenge his elect, that cry to him day and night, and yet he is longsuffering over them?

YLT: and shall not God execute the justice to His choice ones, who are crying unto Him day and night--bearing long in regard to them?

Exposition: Luke 18:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:8

Greek

λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ποιήσει τὴν ἐκδίκησιν αὐτῶν ἐν τάχει. πλὴν ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐλθὼν ἆρα εὑρήσει τὴν πίστιν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς;

lego ymin oti poiesei ten ekdikesin ayton en tachei. plen o yios toy anthropoy elthon ara eyresei ten pistin epi tes ges;

KJV: I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

AKJV: I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man comes, shall he find faith on the earth?

ASV: I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

YLT: I say to you, that He will execute the justice to them quickly; but the Son of Man having come, shall he find the faith upon the earth?'

Exposition: Luke 18:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:9

Greek

Εἶπεν δὲ ⸀καὶ πρός τινας τοὺς πεποιθότας ἐφʼ ἑαυτοῖς ὅτι εἰσὶν δίκαιοι καὶ ἐξουθενοῦντας τοὺς λοιποὺς τὴν παραβολὴν ταύτην·

Eipen de kai pros tinas toys pepoithotas eph eaytois oti eisin dikaioi kai exoythenoyntas toys loipoys ten parabolen tayten·

KJV: And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

AKJV: And he spoke this parable to certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

ASV: And he spake also this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and set all others at nought:

YLT: And he spake also unto certain who have been trusting in themselves that they were righteous, and have been despising the rest, this simile:

Exposition: Luke 18:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:10

Greek

Ἄνθρωποι δύο ἀνέβησαν εἰς τὸ ἱερὸν προσεύξασθαι, ⸀ὁ εἷς Φαρισαῖος καὶ ὁ ἕτερος τελώνης.

Anthropoi dyo anebesan eis to ieron proseyxasthai, o eis Pharisaios kai o eteros telones.

KJV: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

AKJV: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

ASV: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

YLT: `Two men went up to the temple to pray, the one a Pharisee, and the other a tax-gatherer;

Exposition: Luke 18:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:11

Greek

ὁ Φαρισαῖος σταθεὶς ⸂πρὸς ἑαυτὸν ταῦτα⸃ προσηύχετο· Ὁ θεός, εὐχαριστῶ σοι ὅτι οὐκ εἰμὶ ⸀ὥσπερ οἱ λοιποὶ τῶν ἀνθρώπων, ἅρπαγες, ἄδικοι, μοιχοί, ἢ καὶ ὡς οὗτος ὁ τελώνης·

o Pharisaios statheis pros eayton tayta proseycheto· O theos, eycharisto soi oti oyk eimi osper oi loipoi ton anthropon, arpages, adikoi, moichoi, e kai os oytos o telones·

KJV: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

AKJV: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortionists, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

ASV: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

YLT: the Pharisee having stood by himself, thus prayed: God, I thank Thee that I am not as the rest of men, rapacious, unrighteous, adulterers, or even as this tax-gatherer;

Exposition: Luke 18:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:12

Greek

νηστεύω δὶς τοῦ σαββάτου, ⸀ἀποδεκατῶ πάντα ὅσα κτῶμαι.

nesteyo dis toy sabbatoy, apodekato panta osa ktomai.

KJV: I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

AKJV: I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

ASV: I fast twice in the week; I give tithes of all that I get.

YLT: I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all things--as many as I possess.

Exposition: Luke 18:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:13

Greek

⸂ὁ δὲ⸃ τελώνης μακρόθεν ἑστὼς οὐκ ἤθελεν οὐδὲ τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς ⸂ἐπᾶραι εἰς τὸν οὐρανόν⸃, ἀλλʼ ⸀ἔτυπτε τὸ στῆθος ⸀αὐτοῦ λέγων· Ὁ θεός, ἱλάσθητί μοι τῷ ἁμαρτωλῷ.

o de telones makrothen estos oyk ethelen oyde toys ophthalmoys eparai eis ton oyranon, all etypte to stethos aytoy legon· O theos, ilastheti moi to amartolo.

KJV: And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

AKJV: And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes to heaven, but smote on his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

ASV: But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote his breast, saying, God, be thou merciful to me a sinner.

YLT: `And the tax-gatherer, having stood afar off, would not even the eyes lift up to the heaven, but was smiting on his breast, saying, God be propitious to me--the sinner!

Exposition: Luke 18:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:14

Greek

λέγω ὑμῖν, κατέβη οὗτος δεδικαιωμένος εἰς τὸν οἶκον αὐτοῦ ⸂παρʼ ἐκεῖνον⸃· ὅτι πᾶς ὁ ὑψῶν ἑαυτὸν ταπεινωθήσεται, ὁ δὲ ταπεινῶν ἑαυτὸν ὑψωθήσεται.

lego ymin, katebe oytos dedikaiomenos eis ton oikon aytoy par ekeinon· oti pas o ypson eayton tapeinothesetai, o de tapeinon eayton ypsothesetai.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.

ASV: I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

YLT: I say to you, this one went down declared righteous, to his house, rather than that one: for every one who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.'

Exposition: Luke 18:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:15

Greek

Προσέφερον δὲ αὐτῷ καὶ τὰ βρέφη ἵνα αὐτῶν ἅπτηται· ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ μαθηταὶ ⸀ἐπετίμων αὐτοῖς.

Prosepheron de ayto kai ta brephe ina ayton aptetai· idontes de oi mathetai epetimon aytois.

KJV: And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

AKJV: And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

ASV: And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

YLT: And they were bringing near also the babes, that he may touch them, and the disciples having seen did rebuke them,

Exposition: Luke 18:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:16

Greek

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ⸂προσεκαλέσατο αὐτὰ λέγων⸃· Ἄφετε τὰ παιδία ἔρχεσθαι πρός με καὶ μὴ κωλύετε αὐτά, τῶν γὰρ τοιούτων ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ.

o de Iesoys prosekalesato ayta legon· Aphete ta paidia erchesthai pros me kai me kolyete ayta, ton gar toioyton estin e basileia toy theoy.

KJV: But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

AKJV: But Jesus called them to him, and said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

ASV: But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.

YLT: and Jesus having called them near, said, `Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the reign of God;

Exposition: Luke 18:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:17

Greek

ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ὃς ⸀ἂν μὴ δέξηται τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ ὡς παιδίον, οὐ μὴ εἰσέλθῃ εἰς αὐτήν.

amen lego ymin, os an me dexetai ten basileian toy theoy os paidion, oy me eiselthe eis ayten.

KJV: Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

AKJV: Truly I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

ASV: Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.

YLT: verily I say to you, Whoever may not receive the reign of God as a little child, may not enter into it.'

Exposition: Luke 18:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:18

Greek

Καὶ ἐπηρώτησέν τις αὐτὸν ἄρχων λέγων· Διδάσκαλε ἀγαθέ, τί ποιήσας ζωὴν αἰώνιον κληρονομήσω;

Kai eperotesen tis ayton archon legon· Didaskale agathe, ti poiesas zoen aionion kleronomeso;

KJV: And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

AKJV: And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

ASV: And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

YLT: And a certain ruler questioned him, saying, `Good teacher, what having done--shall I inherit life age-during?'

Exposition: Luke 18:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:19

Greek

εἶπεν δὲ αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Τί με λέγεις ἀγαθόν; οὐδεὶς ἀγαθὸς εἰ μὴ εἷς ὁ θεός.

eipen de ayto o Iesoys· Ti me legeis agathon; oydeis agathos ei me eis o theos.

KJV: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

AKJV: And Jesus said to him, Why call you me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

ASV: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, even God.

YLT: And Jesus said to him, `Why me dost thou call good? no one is good, except One--God;

Exposition: Luke 18:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:20

Greek

τὰς ἐντολὰς οἶδας· Μὴ μοιχεύσῃς, Μὴ φονεύσῃς, Μὴ κλέψῃς, Μὴ ψευδομαρτυρήσῃς, Τίμα τὸν πατέρα σου καὶ τὴν ⸀μητέρα.

tas entolas oidas· Me moicheyses, Me phoneyses, Me klepses, Me pseydomartyreses, Tima ton patera soy kai ten metera.

KJV: Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.

AKJV: You know the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and your mother.

ASV: Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor thy father and mother.

YLT: the commands thou hast known: Thou mayest not commit adultery, Thou mayest do no murder, Thou mayest not steal, Thou mayest not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.'

Exposition: Luke 18:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:21

Greek

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· Ταῦτα πάντα ⸀ἐφύλαξα ἐκ νεότητος ⸀μου.

o de eipen· Tayta panta ephylaxa ek neotetos moy.

KJV: And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.

AKJV: And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.

ASV: And he said, All these things have I observed from my youth up.

YLT: And he said, `All these I did keep from my youth;'

Exposition: Luke 18:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:22

Greek

ἀκούσας ⸀δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Ἔτι ἕν σοι λείπει· πάντα ὅσα ἔχεις πώλησον καὶ διάδος πτωχοῖς, καὶ ἕξεις θησαυρὸν ἐν ⸀οὐρανοῖς, καὶ δεῦρο ἀκολούθει μοι.

akoysas de o Iesoys eipen ayto· Eti en soi leipei· panta osa echeis poleson kai diados ptochois, kai exeis thesayron en oyranois, kai deyro akoloythei moi.

KJV: Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

AKJV: Now when Jesus heard these things, he said to him, Yet lack you one thing: sell all that you have, and distribute to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

ASV: And when Jesus heard it, he said unto him, One thing thou lackest yet: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.

YLT: and having heard these things, Jesus said to him, `Yet one thing to thee is lacking; all things--as many as thou hast--sell, and distribute to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven, and come, be following me;'

Exposition: Luke 18:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:23

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀκούσας ταῦτα περίλυπος ⸀ἐγενήθη, ἦν γὰρ πλούσιος σφόδρα.

o de akoysas tayta perilypos egenethe, en gar ploysios sphodra.

KJV: And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

AKJV: And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.

ASV: But when he heard these things, he became exceeding sorrowful; for he was very rich.

YLT: and he, having heard these things, became very sorrowful, for he was exceeding rich.

Exposition: Luke 18:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:24

Greek

Ἰδὼν δὲ αὐτὸν ὁ ⸀Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν· Πῶς δυσκόλως οἱ τὰ χρήματα ἔχοντες ⸂εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ εἰσπορεύονται⸃·

Idon de ayton o Iesoys eipen· Pos dyskolos oi ta chremata echontes eis ten basileian toy theoy eisporeyontai·

KJV: And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

AKJV: And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

ASV: And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

YLT: And Jesus having seen him become very sorrowful, said, `How hardly shall those having riches enter into the reign of God!

Exposition: Luke 18:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:25

Greek

εὐκοπώτερον γάρ ἐστιν κάμηλον διὰ ⸂τρήματος βελόνης⸃ εἰσελθεῖν ἢ πλούσιον εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ εἰσελθεῖν.

eykopoteron gar estin kamelon dia trematos belones eiselthein e ploysion eis ten basileian toy theoy eiselthein.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

YLT: for it is easier for a camel through the eye of a needle to enter, than for a rich man into the reign of God to enter.'

Exposition: Luke 18:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:26

Greek

Εἶπαν δὲ οἱ ἀκούσαντες· Καὶ τίς δύναται σωθῆναι;

Eipan de oi akoysantes· Kai tis dynatai sothenai;

KJV: And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?

AKJV: And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?

ASV: And they that heard it said, Then who can be saved?

YLT: And those who heard, said, `And who is able to be saved?'

Exposition: Luke 18:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:27

Greek

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· Τὰ ἀδύνατα παρὰ ἀνθρώποις δυνατὰ ⸂παρὰ τῷ θεῷ ἐστιν⸃.

o de eipen· Ta adynata para anthropois dynata para to theo estin.

KJV: And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

AKJV: And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

ASV: But he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.

YLT: and he said, `The things impossible with men are possible with God.'

Exposition: Luke 18:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:28

Greek

Εἶπεν δὲ ⸀ὁ Πέτρος· Ἰδοὺ ἡμεῖς ⸂ἀφέντες τὰ ἴδια⸃ ἠκολουθήσαμέν σοι.

Eipen de o Petros· Idoy emeis aphentes ta idia ekoloythesamen soi.

KJV: Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.

AKJV: Then Peter said, See, we have left all, and followed you.

ASV: And Peter said, Lo, we have left our own, and followed thee.

YLT: And Peter said, `Lo, we left all, and did follow thee;'

Exposition: Luke 18:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:29

Greek

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐδείς ἐστιν ὃς ἀφῆκεν οἰκίαν ἢ ⸂γυναῖκα ἢ ἀδελφοὺς ἢ γονεῖς⸃ ἢ τέκνα ἕνεκεν τῆς βασιλείας τοῦ θεοῦ,

o de eipen aytois· Amen lego ymin oti oydeis estin os apheken oikian e gynaika e adelphoys e goneis e tekna eneken tes basileias toy theoy,

KJV: And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,

AKJV: And he said to them, Truly I say to you, There is no man that has left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,

ASV: And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or wife, or brethren, or parents, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,

YLT: and he said to them, `Verily I say to you, that there is not one who left house, or parents, or brothers, or wife, or children, for the sake of the reign of God,

Exposition: Luke 18:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:30

Greek

ὃς ⸀οὐχὶ μὴ ⸀ἀπολάβῃ πολλαπλασίονα ἐν τῷ καιρῷ τούτῳ καὶ ἐν τῷ αἰῶνι τῷ ἐρχομένῳ ζωὴν αἰώνιον.

os oychi me apolabe pollaplasiona en to kairo toyto kai en to aioni to erchomeno zoen aionion.

KJV: Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.

AKJV: Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. ¶

ASV: who shall not receive manifold more in this time, and in the world to come eternal life.

YLT: who may not receive back manifold more in this time, and in the coming age, life age-during.'

Exposition: Luke 18:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:31

Greek

Παραλαβὼν δὲ τοὺς δώδεκα εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτούς· Ἰδοὺ ἀναβαίνομεν εἰς ⸀Ἰερουσαλήμ, καὶ τελεσθήσεται πάντα τὰ γεγραμμένα διὰ τῶν προφητῶν τῷ υἱῷ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου·

Paralabon de toys dodeka eipen pros aytoys· Idoy anabainomen eis Ieroysalem, kai telesthesetai panta ta gegrammena dia ton propheton to yio toy anthropoy·

KJV: Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.

AKJV: Then he took to him the twelve, and said to them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.

ASV: And he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all the things that are written through the prophets shall be accomplished unto the Son of man.

YLT: And having taken the twelve aside, he said unto them, `Lo, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things shall be completed--that have been written through the prophets--to the Son of Man,

Exposition: Luke 18:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:32

Greek

παραδοθήσεται γὰρ τοῖς ἔθνεσιν καὶ ἐμπαιχθήσεται καὶ ὑβρισθήσεται καὶ ἐμπτυσθήσεται,

paradothesetai gar tois ethnesin kai empaichthesetai kai ybristhesetai kai emptysthesetai,

KJV: For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:

AKJV: For he shall be delivered to the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:

ASV: For he shall be delivered up unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and shamefully treated, and spit upon:

YLT: for he shall be delivered up to the nations, and shall be mocked, and insulted, and spit upon,

Exposition: Luke 18:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:33

Greek

καὶ μαστιγώσαντες ἀποκτενοῦσιν αὐτόν, καὶ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ τῇ τρίτῃ ἀναστήσεται.

kai mastigosantes apoktenoysin ayton, kai te emera te trite anastesetai.

KJV: And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.

AKJV: And they shall whip him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.

ASV: and they shall scourge and kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.

YLT: and having scourged they shall put him to death, and on the third day he shall rise again.'

Exposition: Luke 18:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:34

Greek

καὶ αὐτοὶ οὐδὲν τούτων συνῆκαν, καὶ ἦν τὸ ῥῆμα τοῦτο κεκρυμμένον ἀπʼ αὐτῶν, καὶ οὐκ ἐγίνωσκον τὰ λεγόμενα.

kai aytoi oyden toyton synekan, kai en to rema toyto kekrymmenon ap ayton, kai oyk eginoskon ta legomena.

KJV: And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

AKJV: And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. ¶

ASV: And they understood none of these things; and this saying was hid from them, and they perceived not the things that were said.

YLT: And they none of these things understood, and this saying was hid from them, and they were not knowing the things said.

Exposition: Luke 18:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:35

Greek

Ἐγένετο δὲ ἐν τῷ ἐγγίζειν αὐτὸν εἰς Ἰεριχὼ τυφλός τις ἐκάθητο παρὰ τὴν ὁδὸν ⸀ἐπαιτῶν.

Egeneto de en to eggizein ayton eis Iericho typhlos tis ekatheto para ten odon epaiton.

KJV: And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

AKJV: And it came to pass, that as he was come near to Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

ASV: And it came to pass, as he drew nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:

YLT: And it came to pass, in his coming nigh to Jericho, a certain blind man was sitting beside the way begging,

Exposition: Luke 18:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:36

Greek

ἀκούσας δὲ ὄχλου διαπορευομένου ἐπυνθάνετο ⸀τί εἴη τοῦτο·

akoysas de ochloy diaporeyomenoy epynthaneto ti eie toyto·

KJV: And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

AKJV: And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.

ASV: and hearing a multitude going by, he inquired what this meant.

YLT: and having heard a multitude going by, he was inquiring what this may be,

Exposition: Luke 18:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:37

Greek

ἀπήγγειλαν δὲ αὐτῷ ὅτι Ἰησοῦς ὁ Ναζωραῖος παρέρχεται.

apeggeilan de ayto oti Iesoys o Nazoraios parerchetai.

KJV: And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

AKJV: And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passes by.

ASV: And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.

YLT: and they brought him word that Jesus the Nazarene doth pass by,

Exposition: Luke 18:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:38

Greek

καὶ ἐβόησεν λέγων· Ἰησοῦ υἱὲ Δαυίδ, ἐλέησόν με.

kai eboesen legon· Iesoy yie Dayid, eleeson me.

KJV: And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

AKJV: And he cried, saying, Jesus, you son of David, have mercy on me.

ASV: And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.

YLT: and he cried out, saying, `Jesus, Son of David, deal kindly with me;'

Exposition: Luke 18:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:39

Greek

καὶ οἱ προάγοντες ἐπετίμων αὐτῷ ἵνα ⸀σιγήσῃ· αὐτὸς δὲ πολλῷ μᾶλλον ἔκραζεν· Υἱὲ Δαυίδ, ἐλέησόν με.

kai oi proagontes epetimon ayto ina sigese· aytos de pollo mallon ekrazen· Yie Dayid, eleeson me.

KJV: And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

AKJV: And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, You son of David, have mercy on me.

ASV: And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.

YLT: and those going before were rebuking him, that he might be silent, but he was much more crying out, `Son of David, deal kindly with me.'

Exposition: Luke 18:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:40

Greek

σταθεὶς δὲ ⸀ὁ Ἰησοῦς ἐκέλευσεν αὐτὸν ἀχθῆναι πρὸς αὐτόν. ἐγγίσαντος δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτόν·

statheis de o Iesoys ekeleysen ayton achthenai pros ayton. eggisantos de aytoy eperotesen ayton·

KJV: And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,

AKJV: And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought to him: and when he was come near, he asked him,

ASV: And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,

YLT: And Jesus having stood, commanded him to be brought unto him, and he having come nigh, he questioned him,

Exposition: Luke 18:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:41

Greek

⸀Τί σοι θέλεις ποιήσω; ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· Κύριε, ἵνα ἀναβλέψω.

Ti soi theleis poieso; o de eipen· Kyrie, ina anablepso.

KJV: Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.

AKJV: Saying, What will you that I shall do to you? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.

ASV: What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.

YLT: saying, What wilt thou I shall do to thee?' and he said, Sir, that I may receive sight.'

Exposition: Luke 18:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying, What wilt thou that I shall do unto thee? And he said, Lord, that I may receive my sight.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:42

Greek

καὶ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Ἀνάβλεψον· ἡ πίστις σου σέσωκέν σε.

kai o Iesoys eipen ayto· Anablepson· e pistis soy sesoken se.

KJV: And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.

AKJV: And Jesus said to him, Receive your sight: your faith has saved you.

ASV: And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath made thee whole.

YLT: And Jesus said to him, `Receive thy sight; thy faith hath saved thee;'

Exposition: Luke 18:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 18:43

Greek

καὶ παραχρῆμα ἀνέβλεψεν, καὶ ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ δοξάζων τὸν θεόν. καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ἰδὼν ἔδωκεν αἶνον τῷ θεῷ.

kai parachrema aneblepsen, kai ekoloythei ayto doxazon ton theon. kai pas o laos idon edoken ainon to theo.

KJV: And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

AKJV: And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise to God.

ASV: And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.

YLT: and presently he did receive sight, and was following him, glorifying God; and all the people, having seen, did give praise to God.

Exposition: Luke 18:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God: and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.