5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually come and attack me!' "

Other Translations of Luke 18:5

King James Version

5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

English Standard Version

5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.'"

The Message

5 But because this widow won't quit badgering me, I'd better do something and see that she gets justice - otherwise I'm going to end up beaten black and blue by her pounding.'"

New King James Version

5 yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.' "

New Living Translation

5 but this woman is driving me crazy. I'm going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!'"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 18:5

Commentary on Luke 18:1-8

(Read Luke 18:1-8)

All God's people are praying people. Here earnest steadiness in prayer for spiritual mercies is taught. The widow's earnestness prevailed even with the unjust judge: she might fear lest it should set him more against her; but our earnest prayer is pleasing to our God. Even to the end there will still be ground for the same complaint of weakness of faith.