Luke 18:1-9

1 He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

2 saying, "A certain judge was in a city, who didn't fear God, and didn't respect man.

3 A widow was in that city, and she came often to him, saying, 'Defend me from my adversary!'

4 He wouldn't for a while, but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I don't fear God, nor respect man,

5 yet because this widow bothers me, I will defend her, or else she will wear me out by her continual coming.'"

6 The Lord said, "Listen to what the unrighteous judge says.

7 Won't God avenge his elect, who are crying out to him day and night, and yet he exercises patience with them?

8 I tell you that he will avenge them quickly. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the eretz?"

9 He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.