Translations
Modern
For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men,
Traditional
And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
Literal
And he was not willing for a time, but after these things he said in himself, ‘Even if I do not fear God nor respect man,
Latin
Et nolebat per multum tempus. Post hæc autem dixit intra se: Etsi Deum non timeo, nec hominem revereor:
Original
Greek
English
For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men,
Notes
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
Events
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