Luke 18:4
“And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he would not for a while,.... He would give no ear to her cries, nor take her cause in hand, nor right her wrongs,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 18:4-5
For a while - Probably this means for a “considerable” time. It was his duty to attend to the claims of justice, but…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He said within himself - How many actions which appear good have neither the love of God, nor that of our neighbor, but…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 18:1-8
This parable has its key hanging at the door; the drift and design of it are prefixed. Christ spoke it with this intent,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
he said within himself The shamelessness with which he acknowledges his own sin renders it still more aggravated.
Though…