Luke 18:8

"Won’t God avenge his chosen ones who are crying out to him day and night, and yet he exercises patience with them?"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights God's enduring patience with His people despite their persistent cries for justice. It emphasizes that even as He waits, He remains committed to vindicating those who trust in Him, ultimately bringing about both comfort and retribution for their adversaries.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 8. Speedily. Suddenly, unexpectedly. He will surely vindicate them, and that at a time, perhaps, when they were nearly ready to give over and to sink into despair. This may refer to the deliverance of the disciples from their approaching trials and persecutions among the Jews; or, in general, to the fact that God will interpose and aid his people. Nevertheless. But. Notwithstanding this.

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