The Parable of the Persistent Widow
1 Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray 18:1 Lk 11:5–13; 21:36; 1Th 5:17 always and not give up. 18:1 2Co 4:1
7 Will not God grant justice 18:7 Is 63:4; Rv 6:10to his elect 18:7 Mt 24:22; Rm 8:33; 2Tm 2:10; Ti 1:1who cry out to him day and night? 18:7 Ps 88:1Will he delay 18:7 2Pt 3:9helping them? 18:7 Or Will he put up with them?8 I tell you that he will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, 18:8 Dn 7:13; Lk 9:26; 12:40will he find faith on earth? "