Luke 18:3

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 18:3

BSB

And there was a widow in that town who kept appealing to him, 'Give me justice against my adversary.'

AKJV

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

CPDV

But there was a certain widow in that city, and she went to him, saying, 'Vindicate me from my adversary.'

ERV

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

NHEB

A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, 'Give me justice against my adversary.'

SMT

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

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 18:3

AndG1161ConjunctiontherewasG2258VerbawidowG5503Noun Feminine inG1722Preposition thatG1565 cityG4172Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionshecameG2064Verb untoG4314Preposition himG846 sayingG3004Verb AvengeG1556Verb meG3165 ofG575 mineG3450 adversaryG476Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 18:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 18:3

Summary

Widow requests justice from official

Place

City

Event

Widow seeks vengeance

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD