because this widow keeps bothering me, I’m going to see that things are made right for her. If I don’t, someday she’ll pester me to death!’ ”
Even though that person won’t get up and give you the bread because you’re his friend, if you’re bold enough to keep on asking, I guarantee he’ll get up and give you everything you need.
Those leading the crowd spoke harshly to him and told him to be quiet. But he shouted even louder, “Son of David! Have mercy on me!”
Jesus didn’t say a word. So his disciples came and begged him, “Tell her to go away! She keeps following us and crying out for help.”
A widow lived in that town and she came to the judge again and again, begging him, ‘Defend me against the person who’s doing me wrong!’
No, I train my body and bring it under control, so that after I’ve preached to others, I won’t be disqualified myself.