1 Jesus told them this story to encourage them to pray at all times, and not to become discouraged.

2 "Once there was a judge in this particular town who didn't respect God or care about anyone," Jesus explained. 3 "In the same town lived a widow who time and again went to the judge, saying, ‘Give me justice in the case against my enemy!’ 4 For a while he didn't want to do anything about it, but eventually he said to himself, ‘Even though I don't respect God or care about anyone, 5 this widow is so annoying I'll make sure she receives justice. Then she won't wear me out by her coming to see me so often.’

6 Listen to what even an unjust judge decided," said the Lord. 7 "Don't you think that God will make sure his chosen people receive justice, those who cry out to him day and night? Do you think he will make them wait? 8 No, I tell you, he will give them justice quickly. However, when the Son of man comes, will he find people on earth who trust in him?"