The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8)

Jeremias argues that Luke’s interpretation (vs. 1) sees the widow as the central figure (who is the model of persistent prayer) and that Jesus’ interpretation (vss. 6-8) sees the judge as the central figure who is in absolute contrast with God. Luke’s interpretation is, he concludes, mistaken. However, Jeremias has set up a false dilemma. ................
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