Luke 18:2
saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect people.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
In Context
1Then he spoke a parable to them about how they should always pray and not become discouraged,
Cross References
2 Chronicles 19:3However, there is some good to be found in you, in that you have taken the Asherah poles out of the land, and you have fixed your heart to seek God.”
Psalms 8:1Yahweh our Lord, how magnificent is your name in all the earth, 1 you who reveal your glory in the heavens above. 1
Isaiah 33:8The highways are deserted; there are no more travelers. 1 Covenants are broken, witnesses are despised, and mankind is not respected. + 33:8 Instead of witness are despised , some versions have cities are despised . 1
Ezekiel 22:6Behold! The rulers of Israel, each one by his own power, have come to you to pour out blood.
Luke 18:4For a long time he was not willing to help her, but after a while he said to himself, 'Though I do not fear God or respect man,
Matthew Henry on Luke 18:2-9
The Unjust Judge. 1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6 And the… Read the whole commentary →