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The Parable of the Persistent Widow

1 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men aalways ought to pray and not lose heart,  
2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor1 regard man.  
3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying,1 ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’  
4 And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man,
5 ayet because this widow troubles me I will1 avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’ ”  
6 Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said.
7 And ashall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?  
8 I tell you athat He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”  

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

9 Also He spoke this parable to some awho trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:  
Verse Comparison: Luke 18:3

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American Standard Version
and there was a widow in that city; and she came oft unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

Amplified® Bible
And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, Protect {and} defend {and} give me justice against my adversary.

Contemporary English Version
In that same town there was a widow who kept going to the judge and saying, "Make sure that I get fair treatment in court."

Darby English Version
and there was a widow in that city, and she came to him, saying, Avenge me of mine adverse party.

Good News Bible
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!'

International Standard Version
In that city there was also a widow who kept coming to him and saying, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.'

King James Version
And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.

New American Standard Bible
"There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, `Give me legal protection from my opponent.'

New International Version
And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.'

New King James Version
Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, 'Get justice for me from my adversary.'

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"There lived a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, 'Give me legal protection from my opponent.'

Young's Literal Translation
and a widow was in that city, and she was coming unto him, saying, Do me justice on my opponent,


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