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:
• New International Version (NIV)He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought.
• 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.

Context of Luke 18:2

1One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.’ 4The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people,

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 18:4The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people,
• Exodus 18:21But select from all the people some capable, honest men who fear God and hate bribes. Appoint them as leaders over groups of one thousand, one hundred, fifty, and ten.
• 2 Chronicles 19:3Even so, there is some good in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles throughout the land, and you have committed yourself to seeking God.”
• Job 29:7“Those were the days when I went to the city gate and took my place among the honored leaders.
• Psalms 8:1O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.
• Jeremiah 22:16He gave justice and help to the poor and needy, and everything went well for him. Isn’t that what it means to know me?” says the Lord.
• Ezekiel 22:6“Every leader in Israel who lives within your walls is bent on murder.
• Micah 3:1I said, “Listen, you leaders of Israel! You are supposed to know right from wrong,
• Romans 3:14“Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”
• Proverbs 29:7The godly care about the rights of the poor; the wicked don’t care at all.
• Isaiah 33:8Your roads are deserted; no one travels them anymore. The Assyrians have broken their peace treaty and care nothing for the promises they made before witnesses. They have no respect for anyone.

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

Topics related to Luke 18:2

• Despondency
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Prayer

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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