Luke 18:2 nasb — saying, "In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man.

NASB

"saying, "In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man."

— Luke 18:2, NASB

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Luke 18 — Context

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Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart,

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saying, "In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man.

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"There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, 'Give me legal protection from my opponent.'

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"For a while he was unwilling; but afterward he said to himself, 'Even though I do not fear God nor respect man,

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yet because this widow bothers me, I will give her legal protection, otherwise by continually coming she will wear me out.'"

Luke 18:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 18:2 say?
Luke 18:2 in the NASB reads: “saying, "In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man.”
Where is Luke 18:2 in the Bible?
Luke 18:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 2.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 18:2.
What translation should I read Luke 18:2 in?
Luke 18:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 18:2?
Luke 18:2 reads (NASB): “saying, "In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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