Luke 18:4

And he was not willing for a time: but after these things he said in himself, Though I fear not God nor regard man,

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

In Context

3And there was a widow in that city; and she continued to come to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

5yet because this widow causes me trouble, I will avenge her, lest coming forever she may smite me in the face.

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Cross References

Luke 12:17and he was reasoning in himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no place where I shall store my fruits?

Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing unto the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and a quick discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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 →

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