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Luke 18:7 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 18:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 18 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?”
Luke 18:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 18:7
Jesus applies the lesson: 'And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?' This rhetorical question expects affirmative answer: of course God will avenge His elect! The term 'his own elect' (τῶν ἐκλεκτῶν αὐτοῦ, tōn eklektōn autou) refers to God's chosen people who 'cry day and night unto him' (βοώντων αὐτῷ ἡμέρας καὶ νυκτός, boōntōn autō hēmeras kai nyktos)—persistent, urgent prayer. The phrase 'though he bear long with them' (καὶ μακροθυμεῖ ἐπ' αὐτοῖς, kai makrothymei ep' autois) indicates God's patience, not indifference. Divine delay...
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Cross-References for Luke 18:7
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“as some count slowness; but is patient with us”
“which has a great reward.”
“being evil”
“and desolate”
“and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly disappointed”
“saying”
“who didn't depart from the temple”
“and it hurries toward the end”
“being evil”