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A Portrait of Wickedness
Commentators emphasize that the judge isn't just flawed; he is profoundly wicked and self-aware. He openly admits to himself, "I fear not God, nor regard man." Scholars like Charles Ellicott note he is past hypocrisy, and John Gill calls him a "monster in iniquity." This extreme character is crucial for the parable's contrast with God's perfect goodness.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 18:4–5
18th Century
Theologian
For a while. Probably this means for a considerable time. It was his duty to attend to the claims of justice, but this was long d…
AT Robertson
On Luke 18:4
He would not (ουκ ηθελεν). Imperfect tense of continued refusal.
Though (ε κα). Concerning sentence, not κ…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:4
19th Century
Bishop
He would not for a while.—The judge was callous and dead to pity, even for that extremest wretchedness. The pleadings of …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 18:4
19th Century
Preacher
And he would not for a while –
He had plenty of applicants who could pay him better than this poor woman could, so he disregarded h…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 18:4
The words “wear me out” (lit., “to give a black eye to”) probably relate to the common idiom in eastern countries, where to have one’s face blacken…
John Gill
On Luke 18:4
17th Century
Pastor
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, an…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 18:1–8
17th Century
Minister
All God's people are praying people. Here, earnest steadiness in prayer for spiritual mercies is taught. The widow's earnestness prevailed even wit…