Luke 18:3 - Forerunner Commentary

Luke 18:3

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The Parable of the Persistent Widow

1 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men ^aalways ought to pray and not lose heart,

2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor¹ regard man.

3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying,¹ ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’

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

5 ^ayet because this widow troubles me I will¹ avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’ ”

6 Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said.

7 And ^ashall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?

8 I tell you ^athat He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

9 Also He spoke this parable to some ^awho trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

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Definitions of words in Luke 18:3:

Adversary {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Adversary {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

City {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
City {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

For {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

In {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Justice {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Justice {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Widow {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Other definition entries containing Luke 18:3:

Gospels, The Synoptic {I.S.B.E.}
Jesus Christ, 4d {I.S.B.E.}
Prayer {I.S.B.E.}
Prayers Of Christ {I.S.B.E.}

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