[18:1] Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to teach them that they should always pray and never become discouraged.
[18:2] “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected people.
[18:3] And there was a widow in that same town who kept coming to him and pleading for her rights, saying, ‘Help me against my opponent!’
[18:4] For a long time the judge refused to act, but at last he said to himself, ‘Even though I don't fear God or respect people,
[18:5] yet because of all the trouble this widow is giving me, I will see to it that she gets her rights. If I don't, she will keep on coming and finally wear me out!’”
[18:6] And the Lord continued, “Listen to what that corrupt judge said.
[18:7] Now, will God not judge in favor of his own people who cry to him day and night for help? Will he be slow to help them?
[18:8] I tell you, he will judge in their favor and do it quickly. But will the Son of Man find faith on earth when he comes?”