Devine Scripture

Luke 18:3

Luke chapter 18 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.2saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man:

v.3This passage

v.4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 1:21

    How is the faithful city become a harlot! she that was full of justice! righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.

  • Isaiah 1:17

    learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

  • Deuteronomy 27:19

    Cursed be he that wresteth the justice due to the sojourner, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.

  • Romans 13:3

    For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

  • Job 29:13

    The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

  • 2 Samuel 14:5

    And the king said unto her, What aileth thee? And she answered, Of a truth I am a widow, and my husband is dead.