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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:7

Shall not God avenge ... - We are not to suppose that the character of God is at all represented by this judge, or that “his” principles of conduct are at all like those of the judge. This parable shows us conclusively that many “circumstances” of a parable are not to be interpreted closely: they are mere appendages to the narrative. The great truth which our Saviour “designed” to teach is what we ought to endeavor to find. In this case there can be no doubt what that truth is. He has himself... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 18:6-8

Luke 18:6-8. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith “If the repeated, importunate cries of the afflicted do at length make an impression on the hearts even of men so wicked as to glory in their impiety, injustice, and barbarity, they will much more be regarded by God; most gracious, who is ever ready to bestow his choicest blessings, when he sees his creatures fit to receive them. Arguments of this kind, taken from the feeling goodness, or even from the imperfections of men, to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 18:1-14

107. Two parables about prayer (Luke 18:1-14)Because there may be an apparent delay before his return, Jesus told a parable to encourage his disciples. They may suffer injustice from opponents of the gospel, but they must persevere in prayer, confident that God will hear them (Luke 18:1). If an ungodly judge will give a just judgment to a helpless widow solely to be rid of her ceaseless pleading, how much more will the holy God answer the cries of his persecuted people. The world may be... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 18:7

And shall not God = And God, shall He not. not. Greek. ou me. App-105 . elect : i.e. His own people. He bear long = He delayeth. The unjust judge delayed from selfish indifference. The righteous God may delay from a divinely all-wise purpose. with = over. Greek. epi. App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 18:11 , Luke 18:27 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:7

Luke 18:7. Though he bear long with them?— "Though he seem to refrain himself for a while, to hold his peace, and afflict them very sore." Elsner would render this, Shall he not avenge his own elect, who cry to him and wait patiently for it? that is, for his appearance in their favour. Some understand this as referring to the wicked; "though God bear long with the wicked who oppress his people, and seem deaf to the cries which they send up to his throne, the just view which he has of their... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:7

7. shall not God—not unjust, but the infinitely righteous Judge. avenge—redeem from oppression. his own elect—not like this widow, the object of indifference and contempt, but dear to Him as the apple of the eye (Zechariah 2:8). cry day and night—whose every cry enters into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth (Zechariah 2:8- :), and how much more their incessant and persevering cries! bear long with them—rather, "in their case," or "on their account" (as) Zechariah 2:8- :, "for it"), [GROTIUS, DE... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 18:1-8

3. The parable of the persistent widow 18:1-8Jesus continued His instruction to the disciples about His return. He told them a parable designed to encourage them to continue praying while they lived in the interval before His second coming. Luke mentioned widows more than all the other Gospel evangelists combined (Luke 2:37-38; Luke 4:25-26; Luke 7:11-17; Luke 18:1-8; Luke 20:45-47; Luke 21:1-4; cf. Exodus 22:22-24; Deuteronomy 14:28-29; Deuteronomy 16:9-15; Psalms 146:9; Isaiah 1:17; Isaiah... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 18:6-8

Jesus proceeded to apply the parable for His disciples. Listening carefully to the judge’s words was important because only then could the disciples see that Jesus was teaching by contrast. God would never respond to a cry for help as this judge did. In view of His character disciples can count on Him giving them the protection they need. The term "elect" is a reminder that He has chosen those who call to Him (cf. Matthew 22:14; Mark 13:20; Mark 13:22; Mark 13:27). This is another reason He... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Luke 18:7

18:7 long (c-20) As 'patience,' James 5:7 ,James 5:8 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 18:1-43

The Unjust Judge. The Pharisee and the Publican. The Rich Ruler1-8. The Unjust Judge (peculiar to Lk).There is a close connexion with what precedes. The mention of the Second Advent leads Christ to speak of the need of prayer and watchfulness in view of it. The main lessons of the parable are: (1) The duty of continual prayer; (2) the certain answer to prayer, if it be only persistent enough; (3) the certainty that in the end God will maintain the cause of His elect against their adversaries;... read more