Luke Chapter 18, Verse 2
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2: λεγων κριτης τις ην εν τινι πολει τον θεον μη φοβουμενος και ανθρωπον μη εντρεπομενος
2: Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God,
neither regarded man:
2: Saying: There was a judge in a certain city, who feared not God
nor regarded man.
A judge which feared not God. One appointed by law to determine causes
brought before him. This judge had no reverence for God, and consequently
no regard for the rights of man. These two things go together. He that
has no regard for God can be expected to have none for man; and Jesus has
here indirectly taught us what ought to be the character of a judge --
that he should fear God and regard the rights of man. Comp. Deut 1:16,
Deut 1:17.
Regarded man. Cared not for man. Had no respect for the opinions or the rights of man.
- {1} "city" = "in a certain city"
