Luke 18:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Avenge me, &c.— Do me justice upon mine adversary. Heylin, Doddridge, &c. This is the undoubted import of the original phrase; and care should be taken in every version of it to express it so, as not to suggest the idea of revenge.

Luke 18:3

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