Luke 18:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:3 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:3 — KJV
“And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.”
— Luke 18:3 (KJV)
Luke 18:3 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 18:3
“And Hamor and Shechem his son came unto the gate of their city, and communed with the men of their city, saying,”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:3: city, came, saying
“Now as they were making their hearts merry, behold, the men of the city, certain sons of Belial, beset the house round about, and beat at the door, and spake to the master of the house, the old man, saying, Bring forth the man that came into thine house, that we may know him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:3: city, came, saying
“And the men of Israel were distressed that day: for Saul had adjured the people, saying, Cursed be the man that eateth any food until evening, that I may be avenged on mine enemies. So none of the people tasted any food.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:3: saying, avenge, mine
“So he arose and went to Zarephath. And when he came to the gate of the city, behold, the widow woman was there gathering of sticks: and he called to her, and said, Fetch me, I pray thee, a little water in a vessel, that I may drink.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:3: widow, city, came
“And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:3: city, came, saying
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