Luke 18

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

2 Saying: “There was in a city a judge, who feared not God (Elohim), neither regarded man;

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

4 And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I fear not God (Elohim), nor regard man;

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

6 And the Lord (YHWH) said, “Hear what the unjust judge saith.

7 And shall not God (Elohim) avenge His own elect, who cry day and night unto Him, though He bear long with them?

8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man (haMashiach) cometh, shall He find faith on the earth?”

9 And He spake this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

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

11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God (Elohim), I thank You, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.’

13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, ‘God (Elohim) be merciful to me a sinner.’

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.”

15 And they brought unto Him also infants, that He would touch them; but when His disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

16 But YHWH called them unto Him, and said, “Let little children to come unto Me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God (Elohim, יהוה (YHWH)).

17 Verily I say unto you, whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God (Elohim, יהוה (YHWH)) as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.”

18 And a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher (Rabbi), what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”

19 And YHWH said unto him, “Why callest you Me good? None is good, except one, that is, God (Elohim).

20 You knowest the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not kill, do not steal, do not bear false witness, honour your father and your mother.’”

21 And he said, “All these have I kept from my youth up.”

22 Now when YHWH heard these things, He said unto him, “Yet lackest you one thing: sell all that you have, and distribute unto the poor, and you shalt have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

23 And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful; for he was very rich.

24 And when YHWH saw that he was very sorrowful, He said, “How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God (Elohim, יהוה (YHWH))!

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 (Elohim, יהוה (YHWH)).”

26 And they that heard it said, “Who then can be saved?”

27 And He said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God (Elohim).”

28 Then Peter (Kefa) said, “Behold, we have left all, and followed you.”

29 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 (Elohim, יהוה (YHWH))’s sake,

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

31 Then He took unto Him the twelve, and said unto them, “Behold, we go up to Jerusalem (Yerushalayim), and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man (haMashiach) shall be accomplished.

32 For He shall be delivered unto the Gentiles (Goyim), and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on.

33 And they shall scourge Him, and put Him to death; and the third day He shall rise again.”

34 And they understood none of these things; and this saying was hidden from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.

35 And it came to pass, that as He was come near unto Yericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging;

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

37 And they told him, that YHWH of Nazareth passeth by.

38 And he cried, saying, “YHWH, You son (descendant) of Dawid, have mercy on me.”

39 And they who went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace; but he cried so much the more, “You son (descendant) of Dawid, have mercy on me.”

40 And YHWH stood, and commanded him to be brought unto Him; and when he was come near, He asked him,

41 Saying, “What wilt you that I shall do unto you?” And he said, “Lord (Adonai), that I may receive my sight.”

42 And YHWH said unto him, “Receive your sight; your faith hath saved you.”

43 And immediately he received his sight, and followed Him, glorifying God (Elohim); and all the people, when they saw it, gave praise unto God (Elohim).