Luke 18:5 asv — yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest she wear me out by her continual coming.

American Standard Version

"yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest she wear me out by her continual coming. "

— Luke 18:5, American Standard Version

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Luke 18 — Context

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saying, There was in a city a judge, who feared not God, and regarded not man:

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and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

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And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;

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yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest she wear me out by her continual coming.

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And the Lord said, Hear what the unrighteous judge saith.

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And shall not God avenge his elect, that cry to him day and night, and yet he is longsuffering over them?

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I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

Luke 18:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 18:5 say?
Luke 18:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest she wear me out by her continual coming. ”
Where is Luke 18:5 in the Bible?
Luke 18:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 5.
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 18:5.
What translation should I read Luke 18:5 in?
Luke 18:5 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 18:5?
Luke 18:5 reads (ASV): “yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest she wear me out by her continual coming. ” 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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