[…?] 1815

Jug. True

Ch. 87 Unjust Judge

Time same as per last, per Luke sole narrator – mentioned next after the parable, which is mentioned next after the lepers’ cures Ch. 77.

Place, as per last

What the object of those recommending importunity in prayer? Answer. To keep their attention and expectation from flagging – to keep them in the […?] of expectation: to keep their attention constantly fixt on the object, and thus preserve them from discontent despondency and deflection.

What the object of the recommendation given of humility, as contrasted with the self confidence of the Pharisees. Answer: that being kept humble they should be kept tamed[?] and resigned: not disposed to discontent or /and/ murmuring.

As to Pharisees in proportion as a man was assured of salvation and good treatment from God without him, he was independent of, without news of him.

The main object was to inculcate humility in them: to this was conducive the praise of d o in others and the dispraise of the opposite quality.

Ch. 87

P. 98. Parables by which in prayer earnestness, coupled with humility, is recommended /inculcated/. the unjust Judge who to rid himself of importunity renders justice.

Luke xviii 1 to 14. Matt. silent. Mark silent. John silent.