Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, New Living Translation The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people, English Standard Version For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man, Berean Standard Bible For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men, Berean Literal Bible And for a time he would not, but afterward he said within himself, 'Even if I do not fear God, nor respect man, King James Bible And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; New King James Version And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man, New American Standard Bible For a while he was unwilling; but later he said to himself, ‘Even though I do not fear God nor respect any person, NASB 1995 “For a while he was unwilling; but afterward he said to himself, ‘Even though I do not fear God nor respect man, NASB 1977 “And for a while he was unwilling; but afterward he said to himself, ‘Even though I do not fear God nor respect man, Legacy Standard Bible And for a while he was unwilling; but afterward he said to himself, ‘Even though I do not fear God nor respect man, Amplified Bible For a time he would not; but later he said to himself, ‘Even though I do not fear God nor respect man, Christian Standard Bible “For a while he was unwilling, but later he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or respect people, Holman Christian Standard Bible “For a while he was unwilling, but later he said to himself, Even though I don’t fear God or respect man, American Standard Version And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Contemporary English Version For a while the judge refused to do anything. Finally, he said to himself, "Even though I don't fear God or care about people, English Revised Version And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; GOD'S WORD® Translation "For a while the judge refused to do anything. But then he thought, 'This widow really annoys me. Although I don't fear God or respect people, Good News Translation For a long time the judge refused to act, but at last he said to himself, 'Even though I don't fear God or respect people, International Standard Version For a while the judge refused. But later, he told himself, 'I don't fear God or respect people, Majority Standard Bible For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ?Though I neither fear God nor respect men, NET Bible For a while he refused, but later on he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God nor have regard for people, New Heart English Bible He would not for a while, but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God, nor respect people, Webster's Bible Translation And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Weymouth New Testament "For a time he would not, but afterwards he said to himself, "'Though I have neither reverence for God nor respect for man, World English Bible He wouldn’t for a while; but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he would not for a time, but after these things he said in himself, Even if I do not fear God, and do not regard man, Berean Literal Bible And for a time he would not, but afterward he said within himself, 'Even if I do not fear God, nor respect man, Young's Literal Translation and he would not for a time, but after these things he said in himself, Even if God I do not fear, and man do not regard, Smith's Literal Translation And he would not for a time: and after these he said in himself, And if I fear not God, and am not occupied about man; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he would not for a long time. But afterwards he said within himself: Although I fear not God, nor regard man, Catholic Public Domain Version And he refused to do so for a long time. But afterwards, he said within himself: ‘Even though I do not fear God, nor respect man, New American Bible For a long time the judge was unwilling, but eventually he thought, ‘While it is true that I neither fear God nor respect any human being, New Revised Standard Version For a while he refused; but later he said to himself, ‘Though I have no fear of God and no respect for anyone, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he would not for a long time; but afterwards he said within himself, Though I am not afraid of God, and have no regard for men; Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And he would not for long time, but after this, he said to himself, 'Although I do not worship God neither honor people' NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd for a while he refused. But afterward he said within himself: Though I fear not God, nor regard man, Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And he would not for a long while: but after this he said, Though I fear not God, nor respect man; Mace New Testament for some time he refus'd to do it: but at length he said in himself; tho' I neither fear God, nor regard man; Weymouth New Testament "For a time he would not, but afterwards he said to himself, "'Though I have neither reverence for God nor respect for man, Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Persistent Widow…3And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ 4 For a while he refused, but later he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men, 5yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Then she will stop wearing me out with her perpetual requests.’ ”… Cross References Matthew 15:23 But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. Hebrews 10:36 You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. / But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, Isaiah 62:6-7 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, / nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. Genesis 32:24-28 So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. / When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. / Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” ... Exodus 17:11-13 As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. / When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. Then Aaron and Hur held his hands up, one on each side, so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. / So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his army with the sword. 1 Samuel 1:12-17 As Hannah kept on praying before the LORD, Eli watched her mouth. / Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk / and said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Put away your wine!” ... 2 Kings 4:32-35 When Elisha reached the house, there was the boy lying dead on his bed. / So he went in, closed the door behind the two of them, and prayed to the LORD. / Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm. ... Treasury of Scripture And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; he said. Luke 12:17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? Luke 16:3 Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed. Hebrews 4:12,13 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart… Jump to Previous Afterward Afterwards Care Fear Finally Later Refused Regard Respect Reverence Time Unwilling Within Wouldn'tJump to Next Afterward Afterwards Care Fear Finally Later Refused Regard Respect Reverence Time Unwilling Within Wouldn'tLuke 18 1. Of the importunate widow.9. Of the Pharisee and the tax collector. 15. Of Children brought to Jesus. 18. A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches. 28. The reward of those who leave all for his sake. 31. He foretells his death; 35. and restores a blind man to sight. For a while he refused This phrase indicates a period of resistance or delay. In the context of the parable of the persistent widow, the judge's initial refusal highlights the theme of perseverance in prayer. The judge's reluctance can be seen as a test of the widow's determination, mirroring the trials believers may face in their spiritual lives. This delay also serves to contrast the character of the unjust judge with the nature of God, who is just and attentive to the cries of His people. The concept of waiting is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in Psalm 27:14, which encourages believers to wait on the Lord. but later he said to himself ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect men Persons / Places / Events 1. The Unjust JudgeA character in Jesus' parable who neither fears God nor respects people. He represents those in authority who act without regard for divine or human accountability. 2. The Widow Although not directly mentioned in verse 4, she is central to the parable. She persistently seeks justice from the unjust judge, symbolizing the need for perseverance in prayer. 3. Jesus The speaker of the parable, using this account to teach about persistence in prayer and the nature of God's justice. 4. The City The setting of the parable, representing the world where injustice can occur, yet also where divine justice is ultimately realized. 5. God Implicitly contrasted with the unjust judge, God is portrayed as just and attentive to the cries of His people. Teaching Points Persistence in PrayerThe widow's persistence is a model for believers. We are encouraged to continually bring our requests before God, trusting in His timing and justice. God's Justice vs. Human Injustice Unlike the unjust judge, God is righteous and just. He hears the cries of His people and will act in His perfect timing. Self-Reflection on Authority The judge's self-awareness of his lack of fear for God or respect for people challenges us to examine our own attitudes towards authority and justice. Faith in God's Character Trust in God's character is essential. Even when human systems fail, God's justice prevails. This trust should fuel our perseverance in prayer. Contrast Between Human and Divine Justice The parable highlights the difference between human and divine justice, encouraging believers to rely on God's ultimate justice.(4) He would not for a while.--The judge was callous and dead to pity, even for that extremest wretchedness. The pleadings of the widow were simply an annoyance, which at first he bore with indifference. Though I fear not God, nor regard man.--Here, also, there is a graphic touch of intensity. The man had passed beyond the stage of hypocrisy, conscious or unconscious, and saw himself even as others, even as God, saw him. Greek Forἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. a while χρόνον (chronon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5550: A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. he refused, ἤθελεν (ēthelen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. but δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. later μετὰ (meta) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. he ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. himself, ἑαυτῷ (heautō) Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself. ‘Even καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. though Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. I do not fear φοβοῦμαι (phoboumai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. God Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [or] οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. respect ἐντρέπομαι (entrepomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1788: From en and the base of trope; to invert, i.e. in a good sense, to respect; or in a bad one, to confound. men, ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. Links Luke 18:4 NIVLuke 18:4 NLT Luke 18:4 ESV Luke 18:4 NASB Luke 18:4 KJV Luke 18:4 BibleApps.com Luke 18:4 Biblia Paralela Luke 18:4 Chinese Bible Luke 18:4 French Bible Luke 18:4 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 18:4 He wouldn't for a while but afterward (Luke Lu Lk) |
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