Albert Barnes Commentary Luke 18:2

Albert Barnes Commentary

Luke 18:2

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Luke 18:2

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man:" — Luke 18:2 (ASV)

A judge which feared not God. One appointed by law to determine causes brought before him. This judge had no reverence for God, and consequently no regard for the rights of man. These two things go together. He who has no regard for God can be expected to have none for man; and our Lord has here indirectly taught us what ought to be the character of a judge—that he should fear God and regard the rights of man .

Regarded man. He did not care for man. He had no respect for the opinions or the rights of man.