Luke 18:2

Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:

Cross-reference

Exodus 18:21 describes the ideal judge who fears God, trustworthy, hates dishonest gain—contrasting sharply with this judge who fears neither God nor people.

2 Chronicles 19:3-9 shows Jehoshaphat charging judges to judge in fear of the Lord—a direct contrast to this judge who lacks any fear of God.

Job 29:7-17 recalls Job's righteous judging, defending the poor and oppressed—the opposite of this judge who disregards the widow.

Proverbs 29:7 contrasts the righteous who care for the poor with the wicked who do not — the judge exemplifies the wicked.

Jeremiah 22:16 commends King Josiah for defending the poor and needy—contrasting with this judge who does not care.

Jeremiah 22:17 condemns Jehoiakim's greed and oppression—a parallel to this judge's disregard for justice and the vulnerable.

Ezekiel 22:6-8 denounces Israel's princes who oppress the fatherless and widows—mirroring this judge's neglect of the widow.

Micah 3:1-3 condemns leaders who hate good and devour the people—a strong parallel to this unjust judge who ignores justice.

Romans 3:14-18 describes the wicked as having 'no fear of God'—directly echoing the description of this judge who has no fear of God.

Joseph says he fears God — contrast with the judge who does not fear God, highlighting the judge's ungodliness.

Psalm 68:5 Contrast

Psalm 68:5 describes God as defender of widows — the exact opposite of the judge who ignores the widow.

Isaiah 1:23 Parallel

Isaiah 1:23 condemns rulers who neglect widows — directly parallel to the unjust judge who refuses the widow.

Isaiah 33:8 Parallel

Isaiah 33:8 describes a time when no one is respected — the judge's disrespect for people mirrors this societal breakdown.