Keraia
Luke 18

Luke 18:5

The Parable of the Persistent Widow · Luke 18:1–8
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Translations

Modern
…yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Otherwise, she will wear me out with her perpetual requests.’”
Traditional
Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
Literal
…yet because this widow causes me trouble, I will avenge her, so that coming until the end, she does not exhaust me.’”
Latin
…tamen quia molesta est mihi hæc vidua, vindicabo illam, ne in novissimo veniens sugillet me.

Original

Greek
English
…yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Otherwise, she will wear me out with her perpetual requests.’”

Notes

Luke 18:5

keeps pestering me: This vivid Greek expression literally means “striking the eye” or “giving me a black eye,” like a boxer hitting an opponent. It describes someone being worn down by constant persistence.

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.

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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