Luke 18:2

Translations

Modern

“In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men.

Traditional

Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

Literal

…saying, “There was a certain judge in a certain city, not fearing God and not respecting man.

Latin

…dicens: Judex quidam erat in quadam civitate, qui Deum non timebat, et hominem non reverebatur.

Original

Greek

English

“In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected men.

Notes

Luke 18:2

a judge who neither feared God nor respected men: The two most important attributes for a good judge are regard for justice (fear of God), and compassion for people (see 2 Chronicles 19:6–7). This judge had neither.

Luke 18:1–8

The parable of the persistent widow follows naturally from the teaching of Jesus about coming troubles (17:20–37). Believers can face trials and persevere through persistent prayer.

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus’ Prayers

Events

Discourse on the Kingdom and Other Parablesc. AD 30

Related verses

Luke 18:4
For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men,
Proverbs 29:7
The righteous consider the cause of the poor, but the wicked have no regard for such concerns.
Psalm 8:1–4
For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.
Ezekiel 22:6–8
See how every prince of Israel within you has used his power to shed blood.
Jeremiah 22:16–17
He took up the cause of the poor and needy, and so it went well with him. Is this not what it means to know Me?” declares the LORD.
Job 29:7–17
When I went out to the city gate and took my seat in the public square,
2 Chronicles 19:3–9
However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.”
Romans 3:14–18
“Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”
Micah 3:1–3
Then I said: “Hear now, O leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel. Should you not know justice?
Isaiah 33:8
The highways are deserted; travel has ceased. The treaty has been broken, the witnesses are despised, and human life is disregarded.
Exodus 18:21–22
Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Imprecatory Psalms Luke, Gospel of Parable Perseverance Prayer

Topics

Despondency: Comfort In Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Unjust Judge Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Importunate (Unrelenting) Widow Parables: Parables of Christ: Importunate Widow Prayer: Answer To, Promise Prayer: Importunity In Prayer: should be offered Up with Importunity

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