Strong's Lexicon Then δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] told Ἔλεγεν (Elegen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. them αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. a parable παραβολὴν (parabolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3850: From paraballo; a similitude, i.e. fictitious narrative, apothegm or adage. about πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's Greek 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. their αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. need δεῖν (dein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 1163: Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. to pray προσεύχεσθαι (proseuchesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's Greek 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. at all times πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb Strong's Greek 3842: Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. lose heart: ἐνκακεῖν (enkakein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 1573: To be faint, be weary. From ek and kakos; to be weak, i.e. to fail. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleThen Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart: Young's Literal Translation And he spake also a simile to them, that it behoveth [us] always to pray, and not to faint, Holman Christian Standard Bible He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged: New American Standard Bible Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, King James Bible And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Parallel Verses New International Version Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. New Living Translation One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. English Standard Version And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. New American Standard Bible Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, King James Bible And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Holman Christian Standard Bible He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged: International Standard Version Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to pray all the time and never give up. NET Bible Then Jesus told them a parable to show them they should always pray and not lose heart. American Standard Version And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; English Revised Version And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint; Young's Literal Translation And he spake also a simile to them, that it behoveth us always to pray, and not to faint, Cross References Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 62:7 And give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth. Luke 11:5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; Luke 11:8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, Luke 17:37 And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together. Luke 17:36 Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 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