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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:1

The content of this chapter deals with two parables on prayer, that of the unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8), that of the Pharisee and the publican (Luke 18:9-14), bringing children to Jesus (Luke 18:15-17), the account of the rich young ruler (Luke 18:18-30), another prophecy of his Passion (Luke 18:31-34), and the healing of the blind man at Jericho (Luke 18:35-43).THE PARABLE OF THE UNJUST JUDGEAnd he spake a parable unto them to the end that they ought always to pray, and not to faint. (Luke... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:2

Saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man.Such a judge would have been one of those notorious magistrates appointed by either Herod or the Romans, and of whom Barclay said, "Unless a plaintiff had money and influence to bribe his way to a verdict, he had no hope of ever getting his case settled."[4]Feared not God and regarded not man ... "These things go together. He that has no regard for God can be expected to have none for man."[5][4] William Barclay, The... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:3

And there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.This was not a plea on the widow's part for vengeance in a vulgar sense, but a plea for justice against an enemy who had wronged her. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:4

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 she wear me out by her continual coming.He said within himself ... As frequently noted, one of the unique features of God's word is that it gives the truth of what men are saying inwardly.I fear not God ... nor man ... This evil judge was boastful and arrogant in his infidelity and disregard of all considerations except those... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:6

And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith. And shall not God avenge his elect, that cry to him day and night, and yet he is longsuffering over them? I say unto you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on earth?Jesus here contrasted the unrighteous judge's hearing the widow's plea with God's hearing the prayers of his elect. Therefore, the unjust judge stands for God in the analogy. No moral problem is involved in this,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:1

Luke 18:1. And he spake a parable, &c.— But, [δε, ] he taught them by a parable, that men ought to persevere in prayer, and not to be discouraged. Heylin. The particle. δε, but, plainly implies, that this parable has a relation to the discourse in the preceding chapter, and was delivered at the same time. The evangelist says it was designed to shew, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; that is, ought frequently to pray; for so the word παντοτε signifies, John 18:20. The figure... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:3

Luke 18:3. Avenge me, &c.— Do me justice upon mine adversary. Heylin, Doddridge, &c. This is the undoubted import of the original phrase; and care should be taken in every version of it to express it so, as not to suggest the idea of revenge. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:5

Luke 18:5. She weary me.— 'Υπωπιαξημε : the word properly signifies to beat on the face, and particularly under the eye; so as to make the parts black and blue. Hence it signifies to beat in general: see on 1 Corinthians 9:27. In the present passage it has a metaphorical meaning, as all the translators acknowledge, though they seem to have missed the exact propriety of the metaphor; for the word 'Υπωπιαξειν here signifies to give great pain, such as arises from a severe beating. The meaning... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:7

Luke 18:7. Though he bear long with them?— "Though he seem to refrain himself for a while, to hold his peace, and afflict them very sore." Elsner would render this, Shall he not avenge his own elect, who cry to him and wait patiently for it? that is, for his appearance in their favour. Some understand this as referring to the wicked; "though God bear long with the wicked who oppress his people, and seem deaf to the cries which they send up to his throne, the just view which he has of their... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:8

Luke 18:8. He will avenge them speedily.— Rather suddenly; for so the original εν ταχει, may signify. Besides, scripture and experience teach, that in most cases punishment is not speedily executed against the evilworks of evil men; but that when the divine patience ends, oftentimes destruction overtaketh the wicked as a whirlwind; Psa 73:18-20 and by its suddenness becomes the more heavy. The question at the end of the verse implies, that at the coming of Christ to avenge and deliver his... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:2

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:4

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 18:6

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:7

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 18:8

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