Luke 18:1-6

1 Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit.
2 He said, "There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people.
3 A widow in that city kept after him: 'My rights are being violated. Protect me!'
4 "He never gave her the time of day. But after this went on and on he said to himself, 'I care nothing what God thinks, even less what people think.
5 But because this widow won't quit badgering me, I'd better do something and see that she gets justice - otherwise I'm going to end up beaten black and blue by her pounding.'"
6 Then the Master said, "Do you hear what that judge, corrupt as he is, is saying?
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