1. He told them a parable to illustrate that it is necessary always to pray and not lose heart.
2. He said: “In a city there was a judge who did not fear God or regard man.
3. And a widow was in that city. She came to him, saying, ‘Avenge me against my adversary.’
4. “He would not for a while. Yet afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I do not fear God or respect man,
5. yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she will weary me.’ ”
6. And the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge says.
7. And shall not God avenge His own elect and be patient with them, who cry day and night to Him?