Luke 18:9

"I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”"

Key Reflection

In Luke 18:9, Jesus speaks about divine vengeance and the presence of true faith in his coming kingdom. The immediate context suggests that this verse follows a discussion on prayer and perseverance, emphasizing that God will swiftly vindicate those who trust in him. However, the second part introduces an enigmatic question, pondering whether genuine faith would endure until Christ’s return. This juxtaposition highlights both the immediacy of divine justice and the enduring challenge for true believers to remain faithful amidst trials.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 9. Unto certain. Unto some. Which trusted in themselves. Who confided in themselves, or who supposed that they were righteous. They did not trust to God or the Messiah for righteousness, but to their own works. They vainly supposed they had themselves complied with the demands of the law of God. Despised others. Others who were not as externally righteous as themselves. This was the character of the Pharisees. They trusted in their outward conformity to the ceremonies of the law. They considered all who did not do that as sinners. This, moreover, is the true character of self-righteousness. Men of that stamp always despise all others.

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