Luke 18:3

There was a [desperate] widow in that city and she kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice and legal protection from my adversary.’

Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do good.
Seek justice,
Rebuke the ruthless,
Defend the fatherless,
Plead for the [rights of the] widow [in court].

Deuteronomy 27:19

‘Cursed is he who distorts (perverts) the justice due to a stranger, an orphan, and a widow.’ And all the people shall say, ‘Amen.’

2 Samuel 14:5-24

The king asked her, “What is the matter?” She said, “Truly I am a widow; my husband is dead.

Job 22:9

“You have sent widows away empty-handed,
And the arms (strength) of the fatherless have been broken.

Job 29:13

“The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me,
And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.

Isaiah 1:21-23

How the faithful city has become a prostitute [idolatrous, despicable],
She who was full of justice!
Right standing with God once lodged in her,
But now murderers.

‘They are fat and they are sleek (prosperous),
They excel in acts of wickedness;
They do not plead the cause,
The cause of the orphan, so that they [the wicked] may prosper,
And they do not defend the rights of the poor.

Luke 18:7-8

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?

Romans 13:3-4

For [civil] authorities are not a source of fear for [people of] good behavior, but for [those who do] evil. Do you want to be unafraid of authority? Do what is good and you will receive approval and commendation.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Luke 18:3

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

A widow

Avenge

Luke 18:7

Romans 13:3

General references

2 Kings 8:3

Bible References