1. And he told them a parable to show that they must always pray and not be discouraged,
2. saying, “There was a certain judge in a certain town who did not fear God and did not respect people.
3. And there was a widow in that town, and she kept coming to him, saying, ‘Grant me justice against my adversary!’
4. And he was not willing for a time, but after these things he said to himself, ‘Even if I do not fear God or respect people,
5. yet because this widow is causing trouble for me, I will grant her justice, so that she does not wear me down in the end by her coming back!’ ”
6. And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unrighteous judge is saying!
7. And will not God surely see to it that justice is done to his chosen ones who cry out to him day and night, and will he delay toward them?
8. I tell you that he will see to it that justice is done for them soon! Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, then will he find faith on earth?”
9. And he also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and looked down on everyone else: