Luke 18:8

I say to you, that he will do their vengeance speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man comes, will he then find faith on the earth?

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In The King James Version

I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

In Context

7And God, will he, no, not do the vengeance of his chosen who cry out to him day and night, and yet being patient toward them?

9And he also spoke this parable to some of those who were persuaded in themselves that they were righteous, and disdained other men.

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Cross References

Psalms 143:7Make haste to answer me, O LORD, my spirit fails. Hide not thy face from me, lest I become like those who go down into the pit.

Matthew 24:24For there will arise FALSE Christs and FALSE prophets, and they will give great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen.

1 Thessalonians 5:1But about the times and the seasons, brothers, ye have no need to be written to you.

James 5:1Go now, ye rich, weep, howling for your miseries that are approaching.

2 Peter 3:8But beloved, this one thing you should not ignore, that one day with Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

Matthew Henry on Luke 18:2-9

The Unjust Judge. 1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: 3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6 And the… Read the whole commentary →

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