Luke 18:5
“Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Yet because this widow troubleth me,.... By often knocking at his door, by loud cries and earnest entreaties, with…
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
She weary me - Ὑπωπιαζῃ με, Stun me. A metaphor taken from boxers, who bruise each other, and by beating each other…
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
troubleth me Rather, gives me trouble.
lest by her continual coming Literally, "coming to the end,"" coming for ever"…
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