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the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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New Living Translation
Luke 18:6
Then the Lord said, "Learn a lesson from this unjust judge.
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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.
Amplified Bible
Then the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says!
Then the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says!
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 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
1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 "There was a judge in a certain city," he said, "who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.' 4 The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don't fear God or care about people, 5 but this woman is driving me crazy. I'm going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!'" 6 Then the Lord said, "Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. 7 Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don't you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: Luke 12:18 - General Luke 16:8 - unjust
Cross-References
Isaiah 32:8
But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.
But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.
Matthew 13:33
Jesus also used this illustration: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough."
Jesus also used this illustration: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like the yeast a woman used in making bread. Even though she put only a little yeast in three measures of flour, it permeated every part of the dough."
Acts 16:15
She and her household were baptized, and she asked us to be her guests. "If you agree that I am a true believer in the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my home." And she urged us until we agreed.
She and her household were baptized, and she asked us to be her guests. "If you agree that I am a true believer in the Lord," she said, "come and stay at my home." And she urged us until we agreed.
Romans 12:13
When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
Galatians 5:13
For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don't use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love.
Hebrews 13:2
Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it!
1 Peter 4:9
Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.
Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.
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!"
