KJV ORIGINAL
Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But this widow keeps showing up and won't quit bothering me about this, so I'm going to give her the justice she deserves before she completely wears me out with all her visits.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes persistence is the only way to get what you deserve.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Luke, traditionally attributed to Luke, a companion of Paul, was written for Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience around 80-90 CE. It aimed to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, confirming the certainty of Christian instruction for its readers.
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