Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. New Living Translation Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. English Standard Version And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says. Berean Standard Bible And the Lord said, “Listen to the words of the unjust judge. Berean Literal Bible And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says. King James Bible And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. New King James Version Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said. New American Standard Bible And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unrighteous judge said; NASB 1995 And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge said; NASB 1977 And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge said; Legacy Standard Bible And the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said. Amplified Bible Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says! Christian Standard Bible Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. American Standard Version And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith. Contemporary English Version The Lord said: Think about what that crooked judge said. English Revised Version And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Lord added, "Pay attention to what the dishonest judge thought. Good News Translation And the Lord continued, "Listen to what that corrupt judge said. International Standard Version Then the Lord added, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says. Majority Standard Bible And the Lord said, “Listen to the words of the unjust judge. NET Bible And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says! New Heart English Bible The Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says. Webster's Bible Translation And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. Weymouth New Testament And the Lord said, "Hear those words of the unjust judge. World English Bible The Lord said, “Listen to what the unrighteous judge says. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the LORD said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says: Berean Literal Bible And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says. Young's Literal Translation And the Lord said, 'Hear ye what the unrighteous judge saith: Smith's Literal Translation And the Lord said, Hear ye what the judge of injustice says. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge saith. Catholic Public Domain Version Then the Lord said: “Listen to what the unjust judge said. New American Bible The Lord said, “Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says. New Revised Standard Version And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen our Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge said. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And our Lord said, “Hear what the evil judge said.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge says; Godbey New Testament But the Lord said, Haweis New Testament Then said the Lord, Hear what the unjust judge saith. Mace New Testament observe, said Jesus, that language of this unrighteous judge. Weymouth New Testament And the Lord said, "Hear those words of the unjust judge. Worrell New Testament And the Lord said, Worsley New Testament And the Lord said, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Persistent Widow…5yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Then she will stop wearing me out with her perpetual requests.’ ” 6And the Lord said, “Listen to the words of the unjust judge. 7Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help?… Cross References Luke 11:5-8 Then Jesus said to them, “Suppose one of you goes to his friend at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, / because a friend of mine has come to me on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him.’ / And suppose the one inside answers, ‘Do not bother me. My door is already shut, and my children and I are in bed. I cannot get up to give you anything.’ ... Matthew 7:7-11 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. / Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? ... 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. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. 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. Matthew 21:22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 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. Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. Proverbs 15:29 The LORD is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous. Jeremiah 29:12-13 Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. / You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Isaiah 30:18-19 Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. / O people in Zion who dwell in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious when you cry for help; when He hears, He will answer you. Treasury of Scripture And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge said. Jump to Previous Ear Evil Hear Judge Unjust Unrighteous WordsJump to Next Ear Evil Hear Judge Unjust Unrighteous WordsLuke 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. And the Lord said This phrase introduces the authoritative voice of Jesus, who is often referred to as "the Lord" in the New Testament. The Greek word for "Lord" is "Kyrios," which denotes authority and divinity. In the context of Luke 18, Jesus is speaking to His disciples, imparting wisdom and teaching them about the nature of God’s justice and mercy. The use of "the Lord" emphasizes His role as the ultimate teacher and judge, whose words carry divine weight and truth. Listen to what the unjust judge says Greek Andδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. 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. “Listen to Ἀκούσατε (Akousate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. [the] words λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. of the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. unjust ἀδικίας (adikias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 93: Injustice, unrighteousness, hurt. From adikos; injustice; morally, wrongfulness. judge. κριτὴς (kritēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2923: A judge, magistrate, ruler. From krino; a judge. Links Luke 18:6 NIVLuke 18:6 NLT Luke 18:6 ESV Luke 18:6 NASB Luke 18:6 KJV Luke 18:6 BibleApps.com Luke 18:6 Biblia Paralela Luke 18:6 Chinese Bible Luke 18:6 French Bible Luke 18:6 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 18:6 The Lord said Listen to what (Luke Lu Lk) |