Luke 18:6 Meaning and Explanation
“And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus pauses the story and tells his hearers to listen closely to what the unjust judge has said.
What Does Luke 18:6 Mean?
Luke calls Jesus 'the Lord' here, the narrator's quiet reminder of who is teaching. Jesus does not let the story drift past; he stops it and points: hear what even this judge admits. If injustice itself concedes that the persistent cry wins, the argument is nearly finished — and its conclusion follows at once.
Scripture sometimes teaches by contrast, and Jesus is unafraid to draw truth from an unworthy mouth. The unjust judge becomes an unwilling witness that crying out does not go unheard forever. The hearer is meant to complete the thought: how much more will the Judge who loves justice — and loves the one who prays — both hear and act.
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What does Luke 18:6 mean?
Jesus pauses the story and tells his hearers to listen closely to what the unjust judge has said.