yet because this widow bothers me, I will defend her, or else she will wear me out by her continual coming.'*
They sent to me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
But he answered her not a word. His talmidim came and begged him, saying, *Send her away; for she cries after us.*
I tell you, although he will not rise and give it to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence, he will get up and give him as many as he needs.
A widow was in that city, and she often came to him, saying, 'Defend me from my adversary!'
Those who led the way rebuked him, that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, *You son of David, have mercy on me!*
but I beat my body and bring it into submission, lest by any means, after I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected.
It happened, when she pressed him daily with her words, and urged him, that his soul was vexed to death.