Luke 18:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

There was this widow in the same city, and she kept coming to the judge saying, 'I need you to give me justice against the person who's wronging me.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes you have to keep showing up and asking for what's right.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a physician, for Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience, likely between 70 and 90 CE. It aimed to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings, emphasizing his compassion for the marginalized and the universal scope of his message.

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