Luke 18:4

4 And for a while he would not, but afterward he said within himself, `Though I fear not God nor regard man,

Luke 18:4 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 18:4

And he would not for a while
He would give no ear to her cries, nor take her cause in hand, nor right her wrongs, and clear her of her adversary:

but afterward he said within himself;
as he was considering the matter in his own mind, and reflecting on this woman's case and the frequent application she had made to him:

though I fear not God, nor regard man;
a monster in iniquity he was, to say so of himself; for though the character belongs to many, there are few that are so impudent in sin, as to take it to themselves, and glory in it.

Luke 18:4 In-Context

2 saying, "There was in a city a judge who feared not God, neither regarded man.

3 And there was a widow in that city, and she came unto him, saying, `Avenge me on mine adversary.'

4 And for a while he would not, but afterward he said within himself, `Though I fear not God nor regard man,

5 yet because this widow troubleth me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.'"

6 And the Lord said, "Hear what the unjust judge saith.