Luke 18:3

And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Luke 18:3

And there was a widowe in that citie, and she came vnto him, saying, Auenge me of mine aduersarie:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, 'Give me legal protection from my opponent.'
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And there was a widow in that town, and she kept on coming to him and saying, Give me my right against the man who has done me wrong.
- Basic English Bible

And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, 'Give me justice against my adversary.'
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

and there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adverse party.
- Darby Bible

And there was a certain widow in that city, and she came to him, saying: Avenge me of my adversary.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
- English Revised Version

A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, 'Defend me from my adversary!'
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Luke 18:3

Wesley's Notes for Luke 18:3


18:1 He spake a parable to them - This and the following parable warn us against two fatal extremes, with regard to prayer: the former against faintness and weariness, the latter against self confidence.



People's Bible Notes for Luke 18:3


Lu 18:3 A widow. The widow of the East, unless she has powerful friends, is absolutely helpless. In India, she is regarded almost as an outcast. It is only the Bible that proclaims God as the widow's friend. Avenge me of my adversary. That is, redress the wrong I have suffered.

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