Translations
Modern
And the Lord said, “Listen to the words of the unjust judge.
Traditional
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
Literal
And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says.
Latin
Ait autem Dominus: Audite quid judex iniquitatis dicit:
Original
Greek
English
And the Lord said, “Listen to the words of the unjust judge.
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 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