Luke 18:7

And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

Cross-reference

Luke 18:3 Parallel

In Luke 18:3, the widow persistently cries for justice — the specific case that illustrates God's response in Luke 18:7.

Luke 11:13 Parallel

In Luke 11:13, Jesus uses the same 'how much more' argument: if evil humans give good gifts, God gives the Holy Spirit. Parallels the logic of God granting justice.

Revelation 18:20 calls for rejoicing because God has judged Babylon, avenging His people — the fulfillment of the justice prayed for.

Psalm 88:1 Parallel

Psalm 88:1 says 'day and night I cry out to you' — a direct parallel of persistent prayer, though a lament for personal deliverance.

Jeremiah 20:11-13 shows a prophet crying out for justice against persecutors, trusting God will deliver the needy — echoing the persistent cry of the elect.

In Psalm 54:1-7, the psalmist cries for vindication and deliverance from enemies, trusting God to help — mirrors the widow's plea for justice.

In Habakkuk 2:3, the vision awaits its time and will not delay — assuring that God's justice arrives on schedule.

Psalm 13:1 Parallel

In Psalm 13:1, the psalmist cries 'How long?' feeling forgotten — mirroring the elect's cry for justice and questioning delay.

In Matthew 7:11, the same 'how much more' logic appears: earthly fathers give good gifts, God gives even more. Echoes the certainty of God's justice.

In Psalm 10:15-18, God hears the cry of the afflicted and defends the oppressed — directly parallels God's response to the persistent cries of his chosen ones.

2 Thessalonians 1:6 directly states God will pay back trouble to those who trouble you — the justice promised to the elect who cry out.

1 Timothy 5:5 describes a widow who continues night and day to pray for help — exactly the scenario of the persistent widow in the parable.

In Hebrews 10:35-37, believers are urged to endure with confidence, quoting that the coming one will not delay — reinforcing patience.

Revelation 6:10 depicts martyrs crying 'How long?' for vengeance — the same cry for justice as the elect day and night.

Romans 8:33 Parallel

In Romans 8:33, God justifies his elect — no charge stands, reinforcing the certainty of God's justice for his elect in Luke 18:7.

Isaiah 34:8 Parallel

Isaiah 34:8 declares God's day of vengeance and retribution for Zion – directly parallels the justice God brings for His elect in Luke 18:7.

Jeremiah 15:15 pleads 'avenge me on my persecutors' – directly parallels the cry for justice and vengeance in Luke 18:7 for God's chosen.

Isaiah 42:14 portrays God's long silence then sudden action – paralleling the apparent delay in Luke 18:7 followed by swift justice.

In Exodus 22:23, God promises to hear the cry of the mistreated — directly assuring that God hears the elect's cries.

2 Kings 9:7 Parallel

In 2 Kings 9:7, God declares He will avenge the blood of His servants — directly parallel to God bringing justice for His chosen ones who cry out.

Nehemiah 1:6 prays day and night for God's people — the exact 'cry out day and night' language used in Luke 18:7.

Psalm 9:12 Parallel

Psalm 6:3 expresses anguish and cries 'How long?' — directly parallel to the persistent cry for justice in Luke 18:7.

Psalm 10:18 Parallel

Psalm 10:18 shows God defending the fatherless and oppressed – the same justice for the helpless that Luke 18:7 promises for His elect who cry out.

Psalm 86:3 Parallel

Psalm 86:3 says 'I call to you all day long' – directly parallels the 'cry out day and night' in Luke 18:7, both depict persistent prayer for help.

Psalm 22:2 Contrast

Psalm 22:2 cries out day and night but finds no answer – contrasting with Luke 18:7's assurance that God will bring justice swiftly.

In Deuteronomy 32:35, God declares vengeance is his — affirming that justice belongs to God and will come in his time.

Mark 13:27 Parallel

In Mark 13:27, Jesus sends angels to gather the elect — the same people who cry for justice in Luke 18:7.

Isaiah 5:7 Contrast

Isaiah 5:7 describes God seeking justice but finding bloodshed – contrasting with Luke 18:7 where God will finally bring justice for His chosen.

Isaiah 40:27 complains that God disregards Israel's cause – contrasting with Luke 18:7's promise that God will not delay justice for His elect.

In 1 Samuel 26:10, David says the Lord himself will strike Saul or his time will come — leaving judgment to God. Parallels the widow's confidence in God's timing.

2 Peter 3:9 Parallel

2 Peter 3:9 explains God's apparent delay as patience for repentance, contrasting with the promise of swift justice for the elect here.

In 1 Samuel 24:12-15, David appeals to God as judge between him and Saul, refusing to take vengeance himself. Parallels trusting God for justice.

Joel 3:4 Contrast

In Joel 3:4, God promises swift retribution to enemies — contrasting with the question of delay for the elect in Luke 18:7.

In 1 Kings 8:30, Solomon prays that God would hear his people's pleas — aligning with God hearing the elect's cries for justice.

Psalm 9:8 Related theme

In Psalm 9:8, God judges the world with righteousness — a general statement that supports the promise that God will bring justice for his elect.