Read the Bible
KING JAMES BIBLE · PCE

Luke 18:4–7

TEXT EDITION
Pure Cambridge Edition selected
And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
Share
Email linkOpen a new message in your email app
Read chapterReport issue
More

PASSAGE SELECTION

Build from either side

4 selected · 39 available

Add or remove verses within this chapter. The study tools update with the selected passage.

SCRIPTURE WITH SCRIPTURE

Cross References

All 34 ranked passages are available for comparison.

From verse 4

  1. Hebrews 4:12–13Rank 1 from verse 4
    Open

    12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

    13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

  2. Luke 12:17Rank 2 from verse 4
    Open

    17And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

  3. Luke 16:3Rank 3 from verse 4
    Open

    3Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.

From verse 5

  1. Luke 11:8Rank 1 from verse 5
    Open

    8I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.

  2. Luke 18:39Rank 2 from verse 5
    Open

    39And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

  3. Judges 16:16Rank 3 from verse 5
    Open

    16And it came to pass, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, so that his soul was vexed unto death;

  4. Mark 10:47–48Rank 4 from verse 5
    Open

    47And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

    48And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.

  5. 2 Samuel 13:24–27Rank 5 from verse 5
    Open

    24And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant.

    25And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all now go, lest we be chargeable unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him.

    26Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?

    27But Absalom pressed him, that he let Amnon and all the king’s sons go with him.

  6. Matthew 15:23Rank 6 from verse 5
    Open

    23But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

From verse 6

  1. Luke 7:13Rank 1 from verse 6
    Open

    13And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.

From verse 7

  1. 2 Peter 3:9Rank 1 from verse 7
    Open

    9The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

  2. Hebrews 10:35–37Rank 2 from verse 7
    Open

    35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.

    36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

    37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

  3. 1 Timothy 5:5Rank 3 from verse 7
    Open

    5Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day.

  4. Luke 11:13Rank 4 from verse 7
    Open

    13If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

  5. Jeremiah 20:11–13Rank 5 from verse 7
    Open

    11But the Lord is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.

    12But, O Lord of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.

    13Sing unto the Lord, praise ye the Lord: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.

  6. 2 Thessalonians 1:6Rank 6 from verse 7
    Open

    6Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

  7. Luke 2:37Rank 7 from verse 7
    Open

    37And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

  8. Revelation 6:10Rank 8 from verse 7
    Open

    10And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?

  9. Habakkuk 2:3Rank 9 from verse 7
    Open

    3For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

  10. Matthew 7:11Rank 10 from verse 7
    Open

    11If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?

  11. Psalms 13:1–2Rank 11 from verse 7
    Open

    1HOW long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?

    2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

  12. Psalms 88:1Rank 12 from verse 7
    Open

    1O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:

  13. 1 Samuel 26:10–11Rank 13 from verse 7
    Open

    10David said furthermore, As the Lord liveth, the Lord shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish.

    11The Lord forbid that I should stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed: but, I pray thee, take thou now the spear that is at his bolster, and the cruse of water, and let us go.

  14. Psalms 54:1–7Rank 14 from verse 7
    Open

    1SAVE me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.

    2Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth.

    3For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.

    4Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

    5He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.

    6I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O Lord; for it is good.

    7For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.

  15. Revelation 18:20Rank 15 from verse 7
    Open

    20Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

  16. Romans 8:33Rank 16 from verse 7
    Open

    33Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.

  17. 1 Samuel 24:12–15Rank 17 from verse 7
    Open

    12The Lord judge between me and thee, and the Lord avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.

    13As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.

    14After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.

    15The Lord therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.

  18. 1 Thessalonians 3:10Rank 18 from verse 7
    Open

    10Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith?

  19. Colossians 3:12Rank 19 from verse 7
    Open

    12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

  20. Psalms 10:15–18Rank 20 from verse 7
    Open

    15Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none.

    16The Lord is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.

    17Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear:

    18To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no more oppress.

  21. Psalms 9:8Rank 21 from verse 7
    Open

    8And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness.

  22. 2 Timothy 1:3Rank 22 from verse 7
    Open

    3I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

  23. Revelation 7:15Rank 23 from verse 7
    Open

    15Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple: and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them.

  24. Titus 1:1Rank 24 from verse 7
    Open

    1PAUL, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;

WORDS IN THIS PASSAGE

Definitions

Open a word for its full definition and concordance.

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 18:4

COMBINED MEANING

for

↗

1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

↗

Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

fear

↗

1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

regard

↗

Respect; esteem; reverence; that view of the mind which springs from value, estimable qualities, or any thing that excites admiration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

man

↗

1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 18:5

COMBINED MEANING

yet

↗

1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

avenge

↗

To vindicate a wrong by bringing just recompense or punishment upon the offender.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lest

↗

For fear that, to prevent the possibility that, or so that an undesired or warned-of result may not occur.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

coming

↗

Sense 1: Present-participial form of come: approaching or arriving. Sense 2: The act, time, or event of approaching or arriving.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

weary

↗

Sense 1: Tired or exhausted in strength, patience, or endurance. Sense 2: To tire, fatigue, or exhaust the strength or patience of a person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 18:6

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

↗

1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

hear

↗

Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

unjust

↗

Sense 1: Not right, fair, lawful, honest, or equitable; unrighteous, wicked, fraudulent, partial, or withholding what is due. Sense 2: A person so acting.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

judge

↗

Sense 1: A person or authority who hears, discerns, decides, governs, vindicates, condemns, or administers justice. Sense 2: To examine, distinguish, determine, form a verdict, rule, govern, condemn, punish, vindicate, or call to account.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Luke 18:7

COMBINED MEANING

shall

↗

An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

avenge

↗

To vindicate a wrong by bringing just recompense or punishment upon the offender.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

elect

↗

Sense 1: Chosen or selected. Sense 2: As a noun, one or more who are chosen.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

which

↗

1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

cry

↗

1. A vocal call, shout, proclamation, alarm, wail, or other utterance, often loud. 2. An earnest appeal, prayer, complaint, or outcry for help, justice, or attention. 3. As a verb, to call out, shout, proclaim, wail, appeal, pray, or complain; figuratively, to bear urgent witness or demand notice.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

day

↗

Sense 1: Light or the period of light between morning and evening, as distinguished from night. Sense 2: A complete daily cycle. Sense 3: A specified time, occasion, period, age, or season.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

night

↗

1. The dark part of the daily cycle distinguished from day, from evening until morning, or any portion of it. 2. A time or condition compared with night or darkness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bear

↗

Sense 1: To carry, support, convey, endure, sustain, or be answerable for. Sense 2: To produce or bring forth offspring, fruit, or another result. Sense 3: In ‘bear witness’ or ‘bear record,’ to testify or give witness. Sense 4: A large wild animal.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

long

↗

Sense 1: Extending a great distance or duration. Sense 2: To desire earnestly.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

FOLLOW THE THEME

Related Concepts

Choose a connected KJV word or phrase to find where it appears in scripture.

READ THE PASSAGE

View in context

Suggested context · Luke 18:1–8

The selected passage is highlighted. Context is a study aid.

18:1AND he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;

18:2Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

18:3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

18:4And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

Selected passage

18:5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

Selected passage

18:6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.

Selected passage

18:7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

Selected passage

18:8I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

LOCAL PASTOR DIRECTORY

Ask a Pastor Near You

Enter a U.S. ZIP code to find nearby pastors committed to holding fast the faithful word.

Your ZIP is processed in this browser from local data. It is not sent to a ZIP lookup service or to a church. ZIP coordinates from GeoNames, licensed under CC BY 4.0.