Luke 18:8

Translations

Modern

I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”

Traditional

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

Literal

I say to you that He will execute their avenging in quickness. Nevertheless, the Son of Man having come, will He find the faith on the earth?”

Latin

Dico vobis quia cito faciet vindictam illorum. Verumtamen Filius hominis veniens, putas, inveniet fidem in terra?

Original

Greek

English

I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”

Notes

Luke 18:8

When the Son of Man returns: This refers back to the vision in Daniel 7:13–14.
will He find faith on earth?: The question is whether believers will remain faithful to God during the difficulties that happen before the second coming of the Son of Man (see Matthew 24:10–12; 2 Thessalonians 2:3; 1 Timothy 4:1).

Luke 18:1–8

The parable of the persistent widow follows naturally from the teaching of Jesus about coming troubles (17:20–37). Believers can face trials and persevere through persistent prayer.

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus’ Prayers The Coming of the Lord as Judge True Justice

Events

Discourse on the Kingdom and Other Parablesc. AD 30

Related verses

Hebrews 10:23–26
Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
2 Peter 3:8–9
Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
Matthew 24:9–13
Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.
Psalm 46:5
God is within her; she will not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns.
Luke 17:26–30
Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man:
1 Thessalonians 5:1–3
Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
Psalm 143:7–9
Answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.
2 Peter 2:3
In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.
Matthew 24:24
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
James 5:1–8
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Imprecatory Psalms Luke, Gospel of Perseverance Prayer

Topics

Despondency: Comfort In Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Unjust Judge Jesus, the Christ: Parable of The Importunate (Unrelenting) Widow Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Last Days Parables: Parables of Christ: Importunate Widow Prayer: Answer To, Promise The Last Days Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning

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