Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? New Living Translation Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? English Standard Version And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? Berean Standard Bible Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? Berean Literal Bible And shall not God execute the avenging of His elect, the ones crying out to Him day and night, and be deferring in regard to them? King James Bible And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? New King James Version And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? New American Standard Bible now, will God not bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night, and will He delay long for them? NASB 1995 now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? NASB 1977 now shall not God bring about justice for His elect, who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? Legacy Standard Bible Now, will God not bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? Amplified Bible And will not [our just] God defend and avenge His elect [His chosen ones] who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay [in providing justice] on their behalf? Christian Standard Bible Will not God grant justice to his elect who cry out to him day and night? Will he delay helping them? Holman Christian Standard Bible Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them? American Standard Version And shall not God avenge his elect, that cry to him day and night, and yet he is longsuffering over them? Contemporary English Version Won't God protect his chosen ones who pray to him day and night? Won't he be concerned for them? English Revised Version And shall not God avenge his elect, which cry to him day and night, and he is longsuffering over them? GOD'S WORD® Translation Won't God give his chosen people justice when they cry out to him for help day and night? Is he slow to help them? Good News Translation Now, will God not judge in favor of his own people who cry to him day and night for help? Will he be slow to help them? International Standard Version Won't God grant his chosen people justice when they cry out to him day and night? Is he slow to help them? Majority Standard Bible Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help? NET Bible Won't God give justice to his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he delay long to help them? New Heart English Bible Won't God avenge his chosen ones, who are crying out to him day and night, and yet he exercises patience with them? Webster's Bible Translation And will not God avenge his own elect, who cry day and night to him, though he beareth long with them? Weymouth New Testament And will not God avenge the wrongs of His own People who cry aloud to Him day and night, although He seems slow in taking action on their behalf? World English Bible Won’t God avenge his chosen ones who are crying out to him day and night, and yet he exercises patience with them? Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand will God not execute justice to His chosen ones, who are crying to Him day and night—bearing long in regard to them? Berean Literal Bible And shall not God execute the avenging of His elect, the ones crying out to Him day and night, and be deferring in regard to them? Young's Literal Translation and shall not God execute the justice to His choice ones, who are crying unto Him day and night -- bearing long in regard to them? Smith's Literal Translation And shall not God do the avenging of his chosen, crying to him day and night, being slow to anger toward them? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd will not God revenge his elect who cry to him day and night: and will he have patience in their regard? Catholic Public Domain Version So then, will not God grant the vindication of his elect, who cry out to him day and night? Or will he continue to endure them? New American Bible Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them? New Revised Standard Version And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWould not God avenge his chosen ones much more, who call upon him day and night, though he has patience with them? Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Shall not God all the more perform vindication for his Elect, who cry to him by day and by night, and he delays his Spirit concerning them?” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand will not God avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, though he delay long in respect to them? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And shall not God execute vengeance for his own elect, who cry out to him day and night, though he bear long with them? Mace New Testament and will not God avenge his own elect, who cry to him night and day? will he delay their cause? Weymouth New Testament And will not God avenge the wrongs of His own People who cry aloud to Him day and night, although He seems slow in taking action on their behalf? Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Persistent Widow…6And the Lord said, “Listen to the words of the unjust judge. 7 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help? 8I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”… Cross References Revelation 6:10 And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?” Matthew 24:22 If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. Romans 8:33 Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 1 Thessalonians 5:9 For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. Hebrews 10:30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge His people.” 2 Thessalonians 1:6-7 After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you, / and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Matthew 24:13 But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. Isaiah 62:6-7 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, / nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth. Psalm 9:12 For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted. Psalm 37:28 For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. Isaiah 30:18 Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. Treasury of Scripture And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night to him, though he bear long with them? shall. Luke 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? Matthew 7:11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him? avenge. 1 Samuel 24:12-15 The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee… 1 Samuel 26:10,11 David said furthermore, As the LORD liveth, the LORD shall smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall descend into battle, and perish… Psalm 9:8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness. which. Luke 2:37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. Psalm 88:1 A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: 1 Thessalonians 3:10 Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? though. Psalm 13:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? … Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Hebrews 10:35-37 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward… Jump to Previous Action Aloud Although Avenge Bear Beareth Behalf Cause Chosen Cries Cry Crying Delay Ears Elect Exercises Justice Longsuffering Night Ones Patience Putting Right Saints Seems Slow Won't WrongsJump to Next Action Aloud Although Avenge Bear Beareth Behalf Cause Chosen Cries Cry Crying Delay Ears Elect Exercises Justice Longsuffering Night Ones Patience Putting Right Saints Seems Slow Won't WrongsLuke 18 1. Of the importunate widow.9. Of the Pharisee and the tax collector. 15. Of Children brought to Jesus. 18. A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches. 28. The reward of those who leave all for his sake. 31. He foretells his death; 35. and restores a blind man to sight. Will not God This phrase begins with a rhetorical question, emphasizing the certainty of God's action. The Greek word for "God" here is "Theos," which denotes the supreme deity, the Creator, and Sustainer of the universe. In the context of the Gospel of Luke, God is portrayed as a just and compassionate Father. This phrase reassures believers of God's active involvement in the world and His unwavering commitment to righteousness. bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night Will He continue to defer their help? Avenge his own elect.--Literally, work out His vengeance for, the Greek noun having the article. The "vengeance" is not, however, that of retaliation such as human passions seek for, but primarily the "vindication" of God's elect, the assertion of their rights, and includes retribution upon others only so far as it is involved in this. (Comp. the use of the word in Romans 12:19; 2Corinthians 7:11; Hebrews 10:30.) This is the first occurrence of the word "elect" in St. Luke's Gospel, but it begins to be prominent about this time in our Lord's teaching. (See Notes on Matthew 20:16; Matthew 24:22.) The "elect" are the disciples who being "called" obey the "call" (Romans 8:30). The further question, What leads them to obey? is not here in view. . . . Verse 7. - And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him? The Master tells us that God permits suffering among his servants, long after they have begun to pray for deliverance. But we are counselled here to cry day and night unto him, and, though there be no signor reply, our prayers shall be treasured up before him, and in his own good time they will be answered. Though he bear long with them. With whom does God bear long? With the wrong-doers, whose works and words oppress and make life heavy and grievous to the servants of God; with these who have no claim to consideration will God bear long. And this announcement gives us some clue to the meaning of the delay we often experience before we get an answer to many of our prayers. The prayer is heard, but God, in the exercise of mercy and forbearance, has dealings with the oppressors. It were easy for the Almighty to grant an immediate answer, but only at the cost often of visiting some of the oppressors with immediate punishment, and this is not his way of working. God bears long before his judgments swift and terrible are sent forth. This has ever been his way of working with individuals as with nations. Was it not thus, for instance, that he acted towards Egypt and her Pharaohs during the long period of the bitter Hebrew bondage? We who would he God's servants must be content to wait God's time, and, while waiting, patiently go on pleading, sure that in the end "God will avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek {Will} notοὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. bring about ποιήσῃ (poiēsē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. justice for ἐκδίκησιν (ekdikēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1557: (a) a defense, avenging, vindication, vengeance, (b) full (complete) punishment. From ekdikeo; vindication, retribution. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. elect ἐκλεκτῶν (eklektōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1588: From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite. who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. cry out βοώντων (boōntōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 994: To shout, call aloud, proclaim. Apparently a prolonged form of a primary verb; to halloo, i.e. Shout. to Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. day ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. night? νυκτός (nyktos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3571: The night, night-time. A primary word; 'night'. Will He continue to defer μακροθυμεῖ (makrothymei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3114: From the same as makrothumos; to be long-spirited, i.e. forbearing or patient. their help? ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Links Luke 18:7 NIVLuke 18:7 NLT Luke 18:7 ESV Luke 18:7 NASB Luke 18:7 KJV Luke 18:7 BibleApps.com Luke 18:7 Biblia Paralela Luke 18:7 Chinese Bible Luke 18:7 French Bible Luke 18:7 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 18:7 Won't God avenge his chosen ones who (Luke Lu Lk) |