Translations
Modern
Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison.
Traditional
When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
Literal
For as you are going with your adversary before a ruler, give effort to be set free from him in the way, lest ever he should drag you away to the judge, and the judge will deliver you to the officer, and the officer will cast you into prison.
Latin
Cum autem vadis cum adversario tuo ad principem, in via da operam liberari ab illo, ne forte trahat te ad judicem, et judex tradat te exactori, et exactor mittat te in carcerem.
Original
Greek
English
Make every effort to reconcile with your adversary while you are on your way to the magistrate. Otherwise, he may drag you off to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and the officer may throw you into prison.
Notes
on your way to the magistrate: This case involved an unpaid debt and could lead to prison for the debtor. The officer was either a court official or a prison guard. It was wise to settle matters with your accuser before reaching the court. In the same way, people should make things right with God before the final judgment.
Events
- Woes and Parables with Phariseesc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of Magistrate
Topics
Compromise: Before Litigation, Enjoined Courts of Justice: Judges of Called Magistrates Creditor: Oppressions of Going to Court Jesus, the Christ: Discourses to his Disciples (In Galilee) Litigation: To be Avoided Magistrate: An officer of Civil Law Strife: General Scriptures Concerning