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And he spake a parable unto them to this end , that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
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American Standard Version
And he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Christian Standard Bible
Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not 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 become discouraged,
New International Version
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
New King James Version
Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart,
New Living Translation
One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up.
World English Bible
He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray and not give up,