Pentecost Season · Proper 24 · Year C
Luke 18:1-8
The Persistent Widow and the Unjust Judge
October 22, 2028
Overview & Insights
"And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them?" (Luke 18:7)
Jesus tells a parable about a widow who persistently pleads her case before a corrupt judge, who finally grants her justice simply to be rid of her. Jesus uses the comparison from lesser to greater to encourage the disciples to pray always and not lose heart while they wait for God to act.
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Commentary on Luke 18:1-8 Working Preacher
Reads the parable's lesser-to-greater logic as encouragement to persistent prayer.
Luke 18:1-8 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A preaching-focused reading of the widow's persistence against the unjust judge.
Luke 18 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse notes on the parable of the persistent widow.
Luke 18 Commentary Precept Austin
A detailed evangelical verse-by-verse walk through the chapter.
Luke 18:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentators on the parable's purpose, praying always.
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