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Luke 18:5-9 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

5. because this widow keeps bothering me I shall deliver a just decision for her lest she finally come and strike me.’”

6. The Lord said, “Pay attention to what the dishonest judge says.

7. Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? Will he be slow to answer them?

8. I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”

9. He then addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else.

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