4. “For a while he was unwilling, but later he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or respect man,
5. yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice, so 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 to help them?
8. I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth? ”
9. He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else: