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Friday, July 18th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Luke 18:6
Then the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says!
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Christian Standard Bible®
Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says.
Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says.
King James Version (1611)
And the Lord said, Heare what the vniust iudge saith.
And the Lord said, Heare what the vniust iudge saith.
King James Version
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
English Standard Version
And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says.
And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says.
New American Standard Bible
And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge said;
And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge said;
New Century Version
The Lord said, "Listen to what the unfair judge said.
The Lord said, "Listen to what the unfair judge said.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge said;
And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge said;
Legacy Standard Bible
And the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge *said.
And the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge *said.
Berean Standard Bible
And the Lord said, "Listen to the words of the unjust judge.
And the Lord said, "Listen to the words of the unjust judge.
Contemporary English Version
The Lord said: Think about what that crooked judge said.
The Lord said: Think about what that crooked judge said.
Complete Jewish Bible
Then the Lord commented, "Notice what this corrupt judge says.
Then the Lord commented, "Notice what this corrupt judge says.
Darby Translation
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge says.
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge says.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord said, "Listen, there is meaning in what the bad judge said.
The Lord said, "Listen, there is meaning in what the bad judge said.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And the Lord said, Heare what the vnrighteous iudge saith.
And the Lord said, Heare what the vnrighteous iudge saith.
George Lamsa Translation
Then our Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge said.
Then our Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge said.
Good News Translation
And the Lord continued, "Listen to what that corrupt judge said.
And the Lord continued, "Listen to what that corrupt judge said.
Lexham English Bible
And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge is saying!
And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge is saying!
Literal Translation
And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge says;
And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge says;
American Standard Version
And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith.
And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith.
Bible in Basic English
And the Lord said, Give ear to the words of the evil judge.
And the Lord said, Give ear to the words of the evil judge.
Hebrew Names Version
The Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.
The Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.
International Standard Version
Then the Lord added, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.
Then the Lord added, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.
Etheridge Translation
And our Lord said, Hear what saith the unrighteous judge.
And our Lord said, Hear what saith the unrighteous judge.
Murdock Translation
And our Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge saith.
And our Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge saith.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the Lorde sayde: heare what the vuryghteous iudge sayeth.
And the Lorde sayde: heare what the vuryghteous iudge sayeth.
English Revised Version
And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith.
And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith.
World English Bible
The Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.
The Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith?
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith?
Weymouth's New Testament
And the Lord said, "Hear those words of the unjust judge.
And the Lord said, "Hear those words of the unjust judge.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the Lord seide, Here ye, what the domesman of wickidnesse seith;
And the Lord seide, Here ye, what the domesman of wickidnesse seith;
Update Bible Version
And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge says.
And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge says.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
New English Translation
And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says!
And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says!
New King James Version
Then the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge said.
Then the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge said.
New Living Translation
Then the Lord said, "Learn a lesson from this unjust judge.
Then the Lord said, "Learn a lesson from this unjust judge.
New Life Bible
Then the Lord said, "Listen to the words of the sinful man who is head of the court.
Then the Lord said, "Listen to the words of the sinful man who is head of the court.
New Revised Standard
And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says.
And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And the Lord said - Hear ye what, the unrighteous judge saith; -
And the Lord said - Hear ye what, the unrighteous judge saith; -
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge saith.
And the Lord said: Hear what the unjust judge saith.
Revised Standard Version
And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says.
And the Lord said, "Hear what the unrighteous judge says.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And the lorde sayd: heare what the vnrightewes Iudge sayeth.
And the lorde sayd: heare what the vnrightewes Iudge sayeth.
Young's Literal Translation
And the Lord said, `Hear ye what the unrighteous judge saith:
And the Lord said, `Hear ye what the unrighteous judge saith:
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Then sayde the LORDE: Heare what ye vnrighteous iudge sayeth.
Then sayde the LORDE: Heare what ye vnrighteous iudge sayeth.
Mace New Testament (1729)
observe, said Jesus, that language of this unrighteous judge.
observe, said Jesus, that language of this unrighteous judge.
THE MESSAGE
Then the Master said, "Do you hear what that judge, corrupt as he is, is saying? So what makes you think God won't step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won't he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet. But how much of that kind of persistent faith will the Son of Man find on the earth when he returns?"
Then the Master said, "Do you hear what that judge, corrupt as he is, is saying? So what makes you think God won't step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won't he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet. But how much of that kind of persistent faith will the Son of Man find on the earth when he returns?"
Simplified Cowboy Version
And then Jesus said, "See what a godless judge will do for those who never give up?
And then Jesus said, "See what a godless judge will do for those who never give up?
Contextual Overview
1Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart, 2saying, "In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and had no respect for man. 3"There was a [desperate] widow in that city and she kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice and legal protection from my adversary.' 4"For a time he would not; but later he said to himself, 'Even though I do not fear God nor respect man, 5yet because this widow continues to bother me, I will give her justice and legal protection; otherwise by continually coming she [will be an intolerable annoyance and she] will wear me out.'" 6Then the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says!7"And will not [our just] God defend and avenge His elect [His chosen ones] who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay [in providing justice] on their behalf? 8"I tell you that He will defend and avenge them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find [this kind of persistent] faith on the earth?"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: Luke 12:18 - General Luke 16:8 - unjust
Cross-References
Isaiah 32:8
But the noble man conceives noble and magnificent things; And he stands by what is noble and magnificent.
But the noble man conceives noble and magnificent things; And he stands by what is noble and magnificent.
Matthew 13:33
He told them another parable, "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and worked into three measures of flour until all of it was leavened."
He told them another parable, "The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and worked into three measures of flour until all of it was leavened."
Acts 16:15
And when she was baptized, along with her household, she pleaded with us, saying, "If you have judged me and decided that I am faithful to the Lord [a true believer], come to my house and stay." And she persuaded us.
And when she was baptized, along with her household, she pleaded with us, saying, "If you have judged me and decided that I am faithful to the Lord [a true believer], come to my house and stay." And she persuaded us.
Romans 12:13
contributing to the needs of God's people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.
contributing to the needs of God's people, pursuing [the practice of] hospitality.
Galatians 5:13
For you, my brothers, were called to freedom; only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the sinful nature (worldliness, selfishness), but through love serve and seek the best for one another.
For you, my brothers, were called to freedom; only do not let your freedom become an opportunity for the sinful nature (worldliness, selfishness), but through love serve and seek the best for one another.
Hebrews 13:2
Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
Do not neglect to extend hospitality to strangers [especially among the family of believers—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.
1 Peter 4:9
Be hospitable to one another without complaint.
Be hospitable to one another without complaint.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the Lord said,.... The Lord Jesus Christ, who delivered out this parable to his disciples:
hear what the unjust judge saith; and take encouragement from hence to be frequent and importunate in prayer with God; for if such a cruel, merciless, and unjust judge is to be wrought upon by importunity to do justice, who has no principle to influence him, how much more will not God, who is a just judge, the judge of widows, and of the oppressed, a God of great mercy and compassion, who delights in the prayers of his people, knows their cases, and is able to help them, and who has an interest in them, and they in him? how much more will not he regard their importunate requests, and arise, and save them much such like reasoning this is used by the Jews:
"says R. Simeon ben Chelphetha, an impudent man overcomes a good man, or a modest man, (by his importunity,) how much more the goodness of the world itself q?''
that is, how much more will a man, by his continual prayer, prevail with God, who is goodness itself? And they have another saying r, that agrees with this:
"says R. Nachman, impudence (i.e. importunity) even against God is profitable.''
The application of this parable follows:
q T. Hieros. Taaniot, fol. 65. 2. r T. Bab. Sanhedrin, fol. 105. 1.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Hear ... - Give attention to this, and derive from it practical instruction.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Luke 18:6. Hear what the unjust judge saith. — Our blessed Lord intimates that we should reason thus with ourselves: "If a person of such an infamous character as this judge was could yield to the pressing and continual solicitations of a poor widow, for whom he felt nothing but contempt, how much more ready must God be, who is infinitely good and merciful, and who loves his creatures in the tenderest manner, to give his utmost salvation to all them who diligently seek it!"
