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A Selfish Decision
Commentators stress that the unjust judge's decision has nothing to do with justice or compassion. He acts purely out of self-interest to stop the widow from "troubling" him. As scholars note, she won through his selfishness, not his sense of duty. This selfish motive is the foundation for Jesus's later contrast with our loving God.
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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 18:5
Yet (γε). Delicate intensive particle of deep feeling as here.
Because this widow troubleth me (δια το παρ…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 18:5
19th Century
Bishop
Lest by her continual coming she weary me.—This latter verb is again one that takes its place in the vocabulary of …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 18:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
But afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 18:5
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 18:5
17th Century
Pastor
Yet because this widow troubleth me
By often knocking at his door, by loud cries and earnest entreaties, with strong…
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…