Verse Comparison: Luke 18:3
American Standard Version
and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
Amplified® Bible
And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, Protect {and} defend {and} give me justice against my adversary.
Contemporary English Version
In that same town there was a widow who kept going to the judge and saying, "Make sure that I get fair treatment in court."
Darby English Version
and there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adverse party.
Good News Bible
And there was a widow in that same town who kept coming to him and pleading for her rights, saying, 'Help me against my opponent!'
International Standard Version
In that city there was also a widow who kept coming to him and saying, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.'
King James Version
And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
New American Standard Bible
"There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, `Give me legal protection from my opponent.'
New International Version
And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.'
New King James Version
Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, 'Get justice for me from my adversary.'
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"There lived a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, 'Give me legal protection from my opponent.'
Young's Literal Translation
and a widow was in that city, and she was coming unto him, saying, Do me justice on my opponent,