Luke 18:1

“And he spoke a parable unto them, etc.] To his own disciples, as the Ethiopic version reads, in order to encourage them to prayer, with perseverance in it; since such sore times of trial and affliction were coming upon the Jews, of which he had spoken in the preceding chapter; and such times more especially call for prayer; (see <195015>Psalm 50:15) [to this end], that men ought always to pray. This is opposed to them, who pray not at all, or have left off prayer before God, or who pray only in distress; and suggests, that a man should pray as often as he has an opportunity; should be constant and assiduous at the throne of grace, and continue putting up his requests to God, though he does…”

“PARABLE OF THE IMPORTUNATE WIDOW. (Luk 18:1-8) always--Compare Luk 18:7, "night and day." faint--lose heart, or slacken.”

“A parable - See the notes at Matthew 13:3. To this end - To show this. Always - At all times. That is, we must not neglect regular stated seasons of prayer; we must seize on occasions of remarkable providences as afflictions or signal blessings to seek God in prayer; we must “always” maintain a spirit of prayer, or be in a proper frame to lift up our hearts to God for his blessing, and we must not grow weary though our prayer seems not to be answered. Not to faint - Not to grow weary or give over. The parable is designed to teach us that, though our prayers should long appear to be unanswered, we should persevere, and not grow weary in supplication to God. return to 'Top of Page'”

“He spake a parable to them - This and the following parable warn us against two fatal extremes, with regard to prayer: the former against faintness and weariness, the latter against self confidence. Luke 18:7”

“18:1-8 The parable of the persistent widow follows naturally from Jesus’ teaching about coming troubles (17:20-37). Believers can face trials and persevere through persistent prayer.”

“that: Luk 11:5-8, Luk 21:36; Gen 32:9-12, Gen 32:24-26; Job 27:8-10; Psa 55:16, Psa 55:17, Psa 65:2; Psa 86:3 \*marg. Psa 102:17, Psa 142:5-7; Jer 29:12; Rom 12:12; Eph 6:18; Phi 4:6; Col 4:2, Col 4:12; Th1 5:17 and not: Psa 27:13; Jon 2:7; Gal 6:9; Heb 12:3-5 Luke 18:2”