Luke 18:2

Luke 18:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
• English Standard Version (ESV)He said, "In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man.
• New King James Version (NKJV)saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man.
• New Living Translation (NLT)“There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people.

Context of Luke 18:2

1Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. 3And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary.’ 4“For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think,

Luke 18:2 word by word

λέγων· κριτής τις ἦν ἔν τινι πόλει τὸν θεὸν μὴ φοβούμενος καὶ ἄνθρωπον μὴ ἐντρεπόμενος.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Sayingλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• There wasεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• aτιςtis · oneG5100
• cityπόλιςpolis · cityG4172
• a judgeκριτήςkritēs · judgeG2923
• fearedφοβέωphobeō · to fearG5399
• notμήmē · notG3361
• Godὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• ·καίkai · andG2532
• regardedἐντρέπωentrepō · to cause shameG1788
• manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444

Cross-references for Luke 18:2

• Luke 18:4“For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think,
• Exodus 18:21But select capable men from all the people—men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain—and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens.
• 2 Chronicles 19:3There is, however, some good in you, for you have rid the land of the Asherah poles and have set your heart on seeking God.”
• Job 29:7“When I went to the gate of the city and took my seat in the public square,
• Psalms 8:1Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens.
• Jeremiah 22:16He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?” declares the Lord.
• Ezekiel 22:6“ ‘See how each of the princes of Israel who are in you uses his power to shed blood.
• Micah 3:1Then I said, “Listen, you leaders of Jacob, you rulers of Israel. Should you not embrace justice,
• Romans 3:14“Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”
• Proverbs 29:7The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.
• Isaiah 33:8The highways are deserted, no travelers are on the roads. The treaty is broken, its witnesses are despised, no one is respected.

Commentaries on Luke 18:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2A judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man - It is no wonder that our Lord calls this person an unrighteous judge, Luke 18:6. No person is worthy to be put in the sacred office of a judge who does not deeply fear God, and tenderly respect his fellow creatures. Because this person feared not God, he paid no attention to the calls of justice; and because he respected not man, he was unmoved at the complaint of the widow. Even among the heathens…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2A judge which feared not God - One appointed by law to determine causes brought before him. This judge had no reverence for God, and consequently no regard for the rights of man. These two things go together. He that has no regard for God can be expected to have none for man; and our Lord has here indirectly taught us what ought to be the character of a judge that he “should” fear God and regard the rights of man. Compare Deuteronomy 1:16-17. Regarded man…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2a judge who neither feared God nor respected men: The two most important attributes for a good judge are regard for justice (fear of God), and compassion for people (see 2 Chronicles 19:6–7). This judge had neither.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-81-5. always--Compare Lu 18:7, "night and day." faint--lose heart, or slacken.Read the comment

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• Despondency
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Commentaries on Luke 18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings