1 Now he told them a parable on the need for them to pray  * always and not give up.  *2 "There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God*or respect people.3 And a widow*in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

4 "For a while he was unwilling, but later he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or respect people,5 yet because this widow keeps*pestering me,*I will give her justice, so that she doesn’t wear me out*by her persistent coming.’ "

6 Then the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says.7 Will not God grant justice*to his elect*who cry out to him day and night?*Will he delay*helping them?*8 I tell you that he will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes,*will he find faith on earth? "