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Luke 18:3 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 18:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 18 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.”
Luke 18:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 18:3
The widow's persistence: 'And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.' The 'widow' (χήρα, chēra) represents society's most vulnerable—without husband, social status, or legal protection. Yet she persistently 'came unto him' (ἤρχετο πρὸς αὐτόν, ērcheto pros auton, imperfect tense indicating repeated action). Her request: 'Avenge me of mine adversary' (Ἐκδίκησόν με ἀπὸ τοῦ ἀντιδίκου μου, Ekdikēson me apo tou antidikou mou)—grant me justice against my opponent. She had no leverage—no money for bribes, no connections for influence, no threats to ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 18:3
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“they shine: yes”
“fatherless”
“and the arms of the fatherless have been broken.”
“and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.”
“but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good”
“who are crying out to him day and night”
“but now murderers.”
“What ails you? She answered”